GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To investigate the atmosphere of Venus
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To examine the soil in Venus
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To probe the interior part of Venus
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To discover the possible life forms in Venus.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Pioneer Venus Project’s main objective was to investigate the solar wind in the Venusian environment, map the planet’s surface through a radar imaging system and study the characteristics of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, several landers from the former Soviet Union have landed on Venus. They were only able to send us information for a short time because the extremely high temperature and pressure on the surface of Venus melted and crushed the landers.
Detailed explanation-3: -It revealed Venus as a runaway global hothouse. Understanding what went wrong with Venus’ climate could help protect Earth. “What’s so fascinating is that both Earth and Venus are about the same size, ‘’ said Lori Glaze, NASA’s Director of Planetary Science.
Detailed explanation-4: -By studying Venus, scientists learn how Earth-like planets change over time. Spacecraft headed to Mercury or to study the Sun up-close use Venus’ gravity to adjust their trajectories.