Venus May Have Been More Earth-Like in the Past Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

Venus may have been more Earth-like in the past because

• A) it was rotating more rapidly
• B) the Sun was dimmer, putting out less solar radiation
• C) it was not as close to the Sun
• D) its atmosphere was thinner

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