Question

Although Venus is almost twice as far from the Sun as Mercury, its surface temperature is much higher. Which of the following is the BEST explanation for Venus’ high temperature?

Group of answer choices

Venus has a thick atmosphere and Mercury has a very thin atmosphere.

Venus rotates very slowly compared to Mercury.

Venus revolves in the opposite direction as Mercury.

Venus has a solid surface and Mercury does not.

Answer 1

Answer: Venus has a thick atmosphere and Mercury has a very thin atmosphere.

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