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Question
Give reasons for the following:
Venus is considered as the Earth’s twin.
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Solution
Venus is similar to the earth in size, weight, and density. Both the planets are very close to each other. Because of its similarity to the Earth, Venus is called ‘Earth’s Twin.
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