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The main reason for the very high temperature (750 K) on the surface on Venus is

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Question

The main reason for the very high temperature (750 K) on the surface on Venus is thought to be

A. chemical reactions between constituents of the atmosphere, particulary surlfuric acid.

B. the radiation from hot lava, produced by intense and continuous volcanic action.

C. the absorption of visible radiation by Venus' surface and the subsequent trapping of visible radiation and cloud of infrared radiation emitted by the surface.

D. the continous bombardment of the surface by solar wind particles and meteoroids.

Explanation / Answer

C. the absorption of visible radiation by Venus' surface and the subsequent trapping of visible radiation and cloud of infrared radiation emitted by the surface.