Venus The paper is a study of comparative planetology. The attributes of Venus are compared against the planet Earth.

Introduction By exploring our solar system we widen our perspectives and gain a better understanding of the mechanics of worlds in general. An excellent way to explore worlds is through comparative planetology where we learn more about a planet in context or comparison to another. Venus is one of many planets in our solar system. Its geologic features are the product of physical and chemical processes that operate elsewhere in the universe. In many ways …

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