Earth and Venus are rocky planets of about the same size, but Earth’s average surface temperature is about 59° F, while Venus’ is 1350° F, hot enough to melt lead or aluminum. Why the difference?
A. Venus has a stronger greenhouse effect than Earth’s.
B. Venus is made of denser rock than Earth.
C. Earth is more geologically active than Venus.
D. Ice caps and oceans on Earth absorb energy from the atmosphere.
Answer:A
Earth and Venus are rocky planets of about the same size, but Earth’s average surface temperature is about 59° F, while Venus’ is 1350° F, hot enough to melt lead or aluminum. Why the difference?
A. Venus has a stronger greenhouse effect than Earth’s. B. Venus is made of denser rock than Earth. C. Earth is more geologically active than Venus. D. Ice caps and oceans on Earth absorb energy from the atmosphere.