An Observer on the Surface of Venus Looking Upward During

question 27

Multiple Choice

An observer on the surface of Venus looking upward during the daytime would be likely to see

• A) a solid cloud deck, with the Sun moving from east to west.
• B) scattered, billowy clouds with clear sky between them and the Sun moving from west to east.
• C) thin, high clouds near mountains or otherwise clear skies and the Sun moving from east to west.
• D) a solid cloud deck, with the Sun moving from west to east.

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Definitions:

Tropical Forests

Forests located in the equatorial region characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity, often interchangeable with tropical rainforests but may include both rainforests and drier types.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in all its forms and ecosystems, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.

Public Lands

Areas owned and maintained by the government for the use and benefit of the general public.