Orbiting Bodies' Properties Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following best explains why Mars' and Venus' surface temperatures vary, despite both planets having atmospheres that contain mostly carbon dioxide?(1 point)
Responses
Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat.
Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat.
2 answers
Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.
Why is venus the hottest solar system planet
1. it has a core, mantle and a crust
2. its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas
3. it has abudance of nitrogen and oxygen gasses
4. its closest to the sun
1. it has a core, mantle and a crust
2. its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas
3. it has abudance of nitrogen and oxygen gasses
4. its closest to the sun