Multiple Choice
Venus has a higher surface temperature than Mercury.Which statement is an explanation?
A) Venus is closer to the Sun than Mercury is.
B) Venus has a dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide.
C) Venus is still contracting gravitationally and thus giving out more radiant energy than it receives.
D) Venus has a higher albedo (reflectance) than Mercury.
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