Statistics for Planet Venus

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Question	Answer	% Correct
How many planets are there between the Sun and Venus?	1	100%
What is the average temperature on Venus?	462 C	100%
Why is Venus the hottest planet in the Solar System?	Because it has a thick atmosphere of mostly carbon dioxide	100%
What is the most common gas in the atmosphere of Venus?	Carbon dioxide	88%
Planet Venus was named after what Roman goddess?	Goddess of love	75%
How many moons does planet Venus have?	None	75%
Which of the following best describes the surface of Venus?	Cloudy and hot with lots of volcanoes	63%
In 1962 which space probe to Venus, was the first robotic space probe to conduct a successful planetary encounter?	Mariner 2	63%
What type of planet is Venus?	Terrestrial planet	63%
How long is a day on Venus?	243 Earth days	50%
What planet is Venus most similar to in terms of mass, size, and gravity?	Earth	50%
What fact is NOT true about planet Venus?	Atmospheric pressure is lower than on Earth	38%
What is the name of the northern continent on Venus?	Ishtar Terra	38%
In 1970, which space probe was the first one designed to survive Venus' surface conditions and made a soft landing?	Venera 7	38%
Who discovered that Venus was both the morning star and the evening star?	Pythagoras	13%