The MOST Likely Source for the Sulfur Compounds in the Clouds

question 52

Multiple Choice

The MOST likely source for the sulfur compounds in the clouds above the surface of Venus appears to be

• A) intense wind storms that have carried surface dust high into the atmosphere.
• B) meteoritic material that burned up as it fell into the Venusian atmosphere.
• C) recent eruptions of volcanoes, spewing gases and dust high into the atmosphere.
• D) the solar wind, having been captured by the intense magnetic field of the planet.

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors, such as the situation or other people, rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-Affirmation Theory

The idea that people respond less defensively to threats to one aspect of themselves if they think about another valued aspect of themselves.

Praise Themselves

The act of expressing approval or admiration for one's own achievements or qualities.

Defensive Responses

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