text: Last, the author gives facts on how Earth and Venus are similar. They describe this by explaining how "it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system." They go on to say, "Long ago, Venus was probably covered largely with oceans and could have supported various forms of life, just like Earth. Today, Venus still has some features that are analogous to those on Earth. The planet has a surface of rocky sediment and includes familiar features such as valleys, mountains, and craters." With this knowledge, the author implies that there could be more similarities than just terrain.