1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. Which planet is the brightest when viewed from Earth?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn

Question 2. Which of the following is true about Venus?
A) It is farther from the Sun than Earth
B) It is the hottest planet in the solar system
C) It has a solid and rocky surface
D) All of the above

Question 3. What is the surface of Venus made of?
A) Ice
B) Gas
C) Lava
D) Water

Question 4. What is the length of a day on Venus?
A) 117 Earth days
B) 225 Earth days
C) 243 Earth days
D) It is the same as the length of a day on Earth

Question 5. How does Venus's orbit and spin determine the length of a day on Venus?
A) Venus's orbit is different than the time it takes to complete one rotation
B) Venus's spin is different than the time it takes to complete one orbit
C) Venus's orbit and spin are the same
D) Venus's orbit and spin have no effect on the length of a day