NASA | Return to Venus | Director's Cut

What is the primary component of Venus's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which ancient civilization is NOT mentioned as having observed Venus?

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Mayans

• Romans

What significant astronomical model did Galileo's observations of Venus challenge?

• Geocentric model

• Heliocentric model

• Big Bang model

• Flat Earth model

What was a common misconception about Venus's atmosphere in the early 20th century?

• It was similar to Mars

• It was composed of methane

• It was similar to Earth's

• It was devoid of clouds

Which two countries cooperated on Venus exploration during the Cold War?

• USA and India

• USA and Japan

• USA and Soviet Union

• USA and China

What was the primary goal of the Magellan mission to Venus?

• To find life

• To measure the temperature

• To map the surface

• To study the atmosphere

Which space agency sent a spacecraft to Venus in 2006?

• Indian Space Agency

• European Space Agency

• Japanese Space Agency

• NASA

What did the Magellan mission reveal about Venus's surface?

• It was covered in ice

• It had a young surface with volcanic features

• It was similar to Earth's surface

• It was entirely flat

What was the last NASA mission to study Venus's atmosphere in detail?

• Magellan

• Venera 4

• Pioneer Venus

• Mariner 10

What is a significant reason for renewed interest in Venus exploration?

• Discovery of water

• Potential for life

• Unexplored mysteries

• Presence of valuable minerals