The Clouds of Sulfuric Acid Present in the Venusian Atmosphere

question 33

Multiple Choice

The clouds of sulfuric acid present in the venusian atmosphere probably result from

• A) the chemical reaction of sulfur dioxide produced by outgassing volcanoes and water
• B) the chemical reaction of sulfur dioxide produced by outgassing volcanoes and surface rocks
• C) the direct outgassing by volcanoes
• D) the boiling of sulfuric acid at the surface

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