Which of These Correctly Explains Why Venus Has a Higher

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly explains why Venus has a higher surface temperature than Mercury.

• 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 giving out more radiant energy than it receives.
• D) Venus has a higher albedo (reflectance) than Mercury.

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