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no oceans
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surface of 900o F could melt lead
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hottest planet
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hides behind clouds of sulfuric acid in an atmosphere composed mostly
of carbon dioxide
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atmosphere traps solar energy heating the planet
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no blue skies instead the planets sky glows orange from sunrise to sunset
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appears as brightest planet so bright people mistake it for a UFO
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one climate- hot
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clouds reflect most of the sun's light
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Venus' day is longer than its year
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if earth had twin it would be Venus
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a Venus day lasts as long as 243 Earth days-Year lasts 225 Earth
days
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sun rises in west and sets in east
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if 10 years old on Earth you would be
16 1/4 on Venus
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weigh 100 lb. on Earth you would weigh
91 lb. on Venus
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