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 . which of these best explains this high surface temperature? A. The bright surfaces of the clouds reflect sunlight back on the planet. B. The proximity of Venus to the Sun causes the abnormally high surface temperature. C. The strong winds in the atmosphere produce friction. D. The thick clouds in the atmosphere prevent heat from escaping. E. The sulfuric acid in the clouds releases heat energy.   The Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland area at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents will_________. A. Have more advection fogs B. Have shorter growing sessions C. Be colder D. Be more arid-have little to no rain E. Be warmer

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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 . which of these best explains this high surface temperature?

A. The bright surfaces of the clouds reflect sunlight back on the planet.

B. The proximity of Venus to the Sun causes the abnormally high surface temperature.

C. The strong winds in the atmosphere produce friction.

D. The thick clouds in the atmosphere prevent heat from escaping.

E. The sulfuric acid in the clouds releases heat energy.

 

The Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland area at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents will_________.

A. Have more advection fogs

B. Have shorter growing sessions

C. Be colder

D. Be more arid-have little to no rain

E. Be warmer

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