Venus Has a Higher Surface Temperature Than Mercury

question 100

Multiple Choice

Venus has a higher surface temperature than Mercury.Which of the following is an explanation for this?

• A) Venus is closer to the Sun than Mercury is.
• B) Venus has a dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide.
• C) Venus is still contracting gravitationally and thus gives out more radiation than it receives.
• D) Venus has a higher albedo (reflectance)than Mercury.

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