Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the temperature of a planet?
A) The luminosity of the Sun
B) The distance of the planet from the Sun
C) The albedo of the planet
D) The size of the planet

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The size of the planet does not directly influence its temperature. A planet's temperature is mainly determined by its distance from the Sun, the amount of solar radiation it receives, and the planet's ability to retain and radiate that heat back out into space, which is influenced by factors like its atmosphere and albedo.

Which of the Following Factors Does NOT Directly Influence the Temperature