Venus and Earth are about the same size, yet they have only one of the following characteristics in common. Which one?
A)evidence of planet-wide plate tectonics
B)volcanic activity
C)a planet-wide magnetic field
D)an atmosphere made up predominantly of greenhouse gases

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Venus and Earth both exhibit volcanic activity, which is evident from the numerous volcanic features observed on Venus and the active volcanoes on Earth. Unlike Earth, Venus does not show clear evidence of current planet-wide plate tectonics, does not have a significant planet-wide magnetic field, and its atmosphere is almost entirely composed of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, but the composition and thickness of Venus's atmosphere are vastly different from Earth's.

Venus and Earth Are About the Same Size, Yet They