Which of the Inner Planets Has an Atmosphere Too Thin

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the inner planets has an atmosphere too thin to retain much heat and has an average surface temperature of -63° Celsius?

• A)Mercury
• B)Venus
• C)Earth
• D)Mars

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