Why Can't Venus's Atmosphere Break Up into Small Cyclonic Storms

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why can't Venus's atmosphere break up into small cyclonic storms, like Earth?

• A) Venus rotates too slowly.
• B) Venus rotates backwards.
• C) Venus has a long orbital period.
• D) Venus has too much CO₂ in its atmosphere.
• E) Venus has no ozone layer to support cyclonic storms.

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