Planet called the twin of the Earth
Which planet is called the twin of the earth?
- Neptune
- Venus
- Mars
- Saturn
Answer: Venus
Venus is called Earth’s twin because Venus and Earth are almost the same size, have about the same mass (they weigh about the same), and have a very similar composition (are made of the same material). They are also neighboring planets. However, Venus and Earth are also very different. Venus has an atmosphere that is about 100 times thicker than Earth’s and has surface temperatures that are extremely hot. Venus does not have life or water oceans like Earth does. Venus also rotates backwards compared to Earth and the other planets.
Points to remember:
» Venus is the second planet from the Sun.
» It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
» It is the second-brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon.
» Venus can cast shadows and can be, on rare occasion, visible to the naked eye in broad daylight.
