Venus's Surface Temperature Is Fairly Uniform from the Equator to the Poles

question 46

Multiple Choice

Venus's surface temperature is fairly uniform from the equator to the poles because:

• A) Venus rotates very rapidly, which causes strong zonal winds.
• B) Venus is covered by a thick cloud layer that absorbs most of the sunlight that falls on it.
• C) the carbon dioxide in Venus's atmosphere efficiently emits infrared radiation.
• D) Venus rotates slowly so Coriolis forces do not disrupt Hadley circulation.

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Definitions:

Selfish

Prioritizing one's own needs or desires over those of others; acting with concern for oneself above others or the common good.

Rational

Pertaining to reasoning or logical thinking, often involving a systematic process of thinking to arrive at a conclusion.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality responsible for dealing with reality, balancing the demands of the id and superego.

Impulsive

Acting without forethought or consideration of the consequences, typically driven by immediate desires or emotions.