Exploring Venus: Earth's Mysterious Twin

What makes Venus an intriguing target for understanding the origins of life?

• Its abundance of water

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its similarity to Earth

• Its unique magnetic field

Why is Venus considered one of the most challenging places to visit in the solar system?

• Its lack of atmosphere

• Its extreme temperatures and dense atmosphere

• Its strong magnetic field

• Its distance from Earth

What is the primary reason for Venus's extreme surface temperatures?

• Its dense atmosphere causing a runaway greenhouse effect

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its slow rotation

• Its volcanic activity

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on Venus?

• Mariner 2

• BepiColombo

• Venera 7

• Venera 13

What was a significant finding of the Venera missions regarding Venus's atmosphere?

• It has a strong magnetic field

• It has a thin atmosphere

• It contains a high percentage of nitrogen

• It is composed mostly of carbon dioxide

Why do scientists believe Venus was once similar to Earth?

• It has a similar distance from the Sun

• Climate models suggest it had Earth-like temperatures and possibly oceans

• It has a similar magnetic field

• It has a similar size and mass

What event is believed to have drastically changed Venus's climate?

• A sudden increase in solar radiation

• An intense period of volcanism

• A shift in its orbit

• A collision with a large asteroid

What is the main goal of NASA's Da Vinci mission to Venus?

• To establish a human colony

• To search for water on Venus

• To study Venus's magnetic field

• To investigate Venus's atmosphere and surface conditions

How will the Da Vinci probe withstand Venus's harsh conditions?

• By traveling at high speeds

• By using a heat-resistant coating

• By being spherical and covered in a thick titanium shell

• By using solar panels for energy

What is the expected outcome of the Da Vinci mission's observations?

• To map Venus's magnetic field

• To transform our understanding of Venus with just an hour of observation

• To confirm the presence of life on Venus

• To find evidence of water on Venus