Why Is It Relatively Difficult to Observe Details on the Surface

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Multiple Choice

Why is it relatively difficult to observe details on the surface of Mercury from Earth?

• A) The surface of Mercury is always completely covered in clouds.
• B) The surface of Mercury appears very bright from reflected ultraviolet sunlight and emitted infrared radiation from its very hot surface.
• C) Mercury is a small object that always appears close to the Sun in the sky.
• D) Mercury's orbit always keeps it on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth.

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