Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?

A view of the top of Venus
Venus is sometimes referred to as "Earth's evil twin." (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Say hello to Earth's hellish twin! Venus may look serene from afar, but beneath its cloudy veil lies one of the most intense environments in the solar system.

Its surface is dotted with massive volcanoes, endless plains' and mysterious highlands. And those golden clouds? They're made of sulfuric acid. Perfect setting for a planet named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, right?

Whether you're a planetary pro or just curious about our cosmic neighbors, it's time to dive into the dazzling, dangerous world of Venus. Let's see if you can handle the heat — or if you'll get lost in the clouds.

Try it out below and see how well you score!

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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