In the time between two closest approaches to Earth, Venus rotates almost exactly five timesrelative to the Sun. The consequence of this is that:

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Because Venus rotates almost exactly five times relative to the Sun between two closest approaches to Earth, it means that Venus shows almost exactly the same face to Earth at each inferior conjunction. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Venus always presents the same face to Earth at inferior conjunction. Since Venus rotates almost exactly five times between two closest approaches to Earth, it means that during each inferior conjunction (when Venus is closest to Earth), Venus presents the same face to Earth. Therefore, option B is correct.

In the Time Between Two Closest Approaches to Earth, Venus