Venus resembles Earth in size,density,and distance from the Sun,but has a dense cloud cover of CO_2. Its air temperature is _________ that on Earth. A)warmer than B)cooler than C)about the same as D)there is no air on venus

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Venus has a thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide with clouds of sulfuric acid. The greenhouse effect of the carbon dioxide atmosphere traps heat and makes Venus' surface temperature an average of 864 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius), which is much warmer than Earth's temperature.

Venus Resembles Earth in Size,density,and Distance from the Sun,but Has