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    p. 239 2-3, 5-19

    Review Terms

    Arachnoids
    Corona
    Ishtar Terra
    Aphrodite Terra
    Pancakes
    Retrograde Rotation
    Inferior Conjunction
    Superior Conjunction

    Review Concepts

    Describe the atmosphere of Venus. What gases is it made of and what is the pressure at the surface? Why does it have this combination of gases?

    Why is Venus so hot?

    Why is there so little water vapor in the atmosphere of Venus?

    What is unusual about the rotation of Venus?

    What evidence is there of ACTIVE volcanos on Venus?

    What is the internal structure of Venus probably like?

    Describe the magnetic field of Venus?

    What types of information have come from spacecraft which have explored Venus?