Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy is often referred to as Big Stick diplomacy. This moniker, though simple, in essence summarizes Roosevelt's views on international relatiâ¦ons; he viewed it as imperative that the United States speak softly and carry a big stick..
About 90 percent of the surface of Venus appears to be recently solidified basalt lava; it is thought that the planet was completely resurfaced by volcanic activity 300 million to 500 million years ago.enus is covered by a thick, rapidly spinning atmosphere, creating a scorched world with temperatures hot enough to melt lead and a surface pressure 90 times that of Earth. Because of its proximity to Earth and the way its clouds reflect sunlight, Venus appears to be the brightest planet in the sky.
by Joe Rao, SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist | January 02, 2015 03:11pm ET. The planet Venus should be a dazzling object in the night sky of 2015. Here's how to see the bright planet in the night sky this year. Venus is visible in the southwestern sky just after sunset. Credit: Starry Night software View full size image.