All of the Statements Below Are True

question 137

Multiple Choice

All of the statements below are true. Which one gives the primary reason why the surface of Venus today is some 450∘ C hotter than the surface of Earth?

• A) Venus has a much stronger greenhouse effect than Earth.
• B) Venus is only about 73% as far from the Sun as Earth.
• C) Venus has a much higher reflectivity than Earth.
• D) Venus has a higher atmospheric pressure than Earth.

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Definitions:

Lingual Tonsils

A collection of lymphatic tissue located at the base of the tongue, part of the immune defense system.

Pharyngeal Tonsils

Also known as adenoids, lymphoid tissue located in the upper part of the throat behind the nose that helps defend against ingested or inhaled pathogens.

Lymphatic Tissue

Lymphatic tissue refers to the collections of lymphocytes and other immune cells within the lymphatic system, contributing to the body's immune response and fluid balance.

Lymph Capillaries

Tiny, thin-walled vessels where lymphatic drainage begins, enabling the transport of lymph from the tissue spaces into the lymphatic system.