Which of These Does NOT Characterize the Rotational and Orbital

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which of these does NOT characterize the rotational and orbital motion of Venus?

• A) retrograde rotation around its axis
• B) retrograde orbital motion
• C) rotation axis lying almost in its orbital plane
• D) sidereal rotation period longer than its orbital period

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Definitions:

Gross Primary Productivity

The total rate at which an ecosystem's producers, like plants, convert solar energy into organic substances through photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

Detritivores

Organisms that feed on dead organic material, especially plant detritus.

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on or derive nourishment from decaying organic matter, playing a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.