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Question
Venus is hotter than Mercury mainly because of its _________?
A
Pressure
B
axis
C
atmosphere
✓ Official correct answer
D
surface
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A
Pressure
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B
axis
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C
atmosphere
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D
surface
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Explanation
Venus's dense CO₂ atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect.
So the correct answer is atmosphere.
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