1)How are Venus and Earth similar to and different from each other? e) Venus and
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1)How are Venus and Earth similar to and different from each other?
e) Venus and Earth are similar in that they have similar interior compositions; however, Venus has a stronger magnetic field than Earth, has a thicker atmosphere than Earth, and is less cratered than Earth.
2) Which properties of a planet affect the thickness of its atmosphere? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.
a)Venus and Earth are similar in that they have roughly the same amounts of craters; however, Venus has a stronger magnetic field than Earth, has a thicker atmosphere than Earth, and has an internal composition that is vastly different from Earth’s. b)Venus and Earth are similar in that they have similar interior compositions; however, Venus has a weaker magnetic field than Earth, has a thicker atmosphere than Earth, and is more heavily cratered than Earth. c) Venus and Earth are similar in that they have similar atmospheres; however, Venus has a weaker magnetic field than Earth, has an internal composition that is different from Earth, and is more heavily cratered than Earth. d)Venus and Earth are similar in that they have roughly the same amounts of craters; however, Venus has a weaker magnetic field than Earth, has a thinner atmosphere than Earth, and has an internal composition that is vastly different from Earth’s.e) Venus and Earth are similar in that they have similar interior compositions; however, Venus has a stronger magnetic field than Earth, has a thicker atmosphere than Earth, and is less cratered than Earth.
2) Which properties of a planet affect the thickness of its atmosphere? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.
a)distance from the Sun (solar heating) b)inclination of orbit c)strength of magnetic field d)number of orbiting moons e)size of the planet (gravity)Explanation / Answer
1. b)Venus and Earth are similar in that they have similar interior compositions; however, Venus has a weaker magnetic field than Earth, has a thicker atmosphere than Earth, and is more heavily cratered than Earth.
2. All options may be applied for a planet affect the thickness of its atmosphere.
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