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geodog55

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The surface of the Venus is 450C. Why?
 
  A) There is a lot of reflection of the absorbed radiation back to the surface.
  B) The soil of Venus has a higher heat capacity than the soil of Earth.
  C) There is no temperature inversion taking place.
  D) Venus is closer to the sun and therefore gets more solar radiation.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

The surface of the moon is 200C during the day but -270C during the night. Why?
 
  A) There is nothing to reflect the radiation absorbed by the ground, so it all escapes into space.
  B) The moon soil has a lower heat capacity than the earth's soil.
  C) There is a temperature inversion taking place.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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