All of the statements below are true. Which one gives the primary reason why the surface of Venus today is some 450∘ C hotter than the surface of Earth?
A) Venus has a much stronger greenhouse effect than Earth.
B) Venus is only about 73% as far from the Sun as Earth.
C) Venus has a much higher reflectivity than Earth.
D) Venus has a higher atmospheric pressure than Earth.
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