The Component of Venus's Atmosphere That Is Responsible for the Excess

question 101

Multiple Choice

The component of Venus's atmosphere that is responsible for the excess heating, caused by the greenhouse effect, is

• A) water vapor.
• B) nitrogen.
• C) carbon dioxide.
• D) sulfuric acid droplets.

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