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 Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat. Mars has a surface of red rocks and sand which reflect heat. Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface. Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface. Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat. Venus has a surface of high mountains which absorb heat. Mars has a thin atmosphere that cannot hold much heat.

Answer 1

Venus has a thick atmosphere which blocks heat from the surface.

Answer 2

Why is Venus the hottest solar system planet?(1 point) Responses It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases. It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases. It has a core, a mantle, and a crust. It has a core, a mantle, and a crust. It is closest to the sun. It is closest to the sun. Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.

Answer 3

Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.

Answer 4

In between the two main groups of planets of the solar system, there is a vast belt of billions of asteroids. What are these asteroids mostly made of?(1 point) Responses rocks of varying sizes rocks of varying sizes dust and ice particles dust and ice particles swirling gases and liquids swirling gases and liquids comets and space debris

Answer 5

rocks of varying sizes