Why Does the Thick Atmosphere of Venus Lead to a High

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why does the thick atmosphere of Venus lead to a high temperature at its surface?

• A)The atmosphere reflects most sunlight back into space
• B)High winds in the thick atmosphere generate frictional heating
• C)The atmosphere blocks the escape of infrared radiation from Venus
• D)There are heat-producing chemical reactions in Venus's atmosphere

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