Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, but Venus is hotter than Mercury because of its_________?
- A. Pressure
- B. axis
- C. atmosphere
- D. surface
Explanation
Venus has a very dense carbon-dioxide atmosphere that produces an intense greenhouse effect and traps heat. Mercury has almost no atmosphere, so it cannot retain heat as effectively.
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