The clouds that surround Venus are so thick that the planet actually absorbs less sunlight than the Earth. Nevertheless, Venus has a surface temperature of more than 400 degrees Celsius. Which of these best explains the high surface temperature? Da. The bright surfaces of the clouds reflect sunlight back on the planet.

The clouds that surround Venus are so thick that the planet actually absorbs less sunlight than the Earth. Nevertheless, Venus has a surface temperature of more than 400 degrees Celsius. Which of these best explains the high surface temperature? Da. The bright surfaces of the clouds reflect sunlight back on the planet.

Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305960961

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

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Chapter15: Origin Of The Solar System And Extrasolar Planets

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