Question

Decide whether the attribute describes Earth, Venus, or both Earth and Venus.

Match the following with earth, venus, or both.

1) Has a rocky, metallic composition
2) Experiences retrograde rotation, spinning clockwise as viewed from above
3)Experiences the greenhouse effect, which warms the planet
4) Is the densest planet in the solar system
5) Is located an ideal distance from the Sun, allowing it to support life
6) Is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, sometimes mistaken for a star

Answer 1

1). both

2). Venus

3). Venus catastrophically; Earth too but much less.

4). Earth

5). Earth

6). Venus (It would be pretty hard for US to mistake Earth for a star.)

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Has a rocky, metallic composition -Both

2) Experiences retrograde rotation, spinning clockwise as viewed from above- Venus

3)Experiences the greenhouse effect, which warms the planet - Both

4) Is the densest planet in the solar system - Earth

5) Is located an ideal distance from the Sun, allowing it to support life -Earth

6) Is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, sometimes mistaken for a star-Venus

Explanation:

Venus and Earth are terrestrial planets. They have rocky surface. Venus is characterized by a very thick atmosphere which traps the sun light and makes it the hottest planet of the solar system. Greenhouse effect warms both the planets.

Earth is the only planet on which life exists. It is located at ideal distance from the Sun which helps to maintain sustainable conditions -temperature to support life on it. Venus is known as morning and evening star as it is the brightest objects.

Earth is the densest planet of the solar system having density 5.51 g/cm³. Venus experiences retrograde rotation due to the tilt of its axis (177.3°). Due to this tilt it appears to rotate in opposite direction than other planets.