Venus Brightness Quiz

What is the albedo of Venus?

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• 0.5

• 0.7

• 0.9

Why is Venus brighter than Jupiter and Mars?

• It is closer to Earth

• It has a higher albedo

• It is larger in size

• It has more reflective moons

What makes Venus appear as a crescent in our sky?

• Its atmospheric composition

• Its position in orbit

• Its rotation speed

• Its distance from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the main reason for Venus being so bright in our sky?

• Its unique orbit

• Its high reflectivity

• Its proximity to the sun

• Its large size

What is the main component of the clouds in Venus' atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Sulfuric acid

• Water vapor

When does Venus appear brightest in the morning sky in 2023?

• August 13

• September 19

• April 11

• October 23

What is the overall size of Venus' disk at its greatest illuminated extent?

• Increasing

• Stable

• Irregular

• Decreasing

Which planet has the highest albedo in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

What is the average surface temperature of Venus?

• 167 degrees Fahrenheit

• 864 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 451 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the rotation period of Venus?

• 243 Earth days

• 365 Earth days

• 687 Earth days

• 90 Earth days