Top Posters
Since Sunday
w
3
w
3
e
3
3
r
3
2
b
2
M
2
V
2
f
2
c
2
c
2
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Physics
New Topic  
barry barry
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 11630
Rep: 151 1
11 years ago
If Venus' clouds block much of the sunlight before it reaches the surface, why is the planet so hot?
Read 528 times
2 Replies
Replies
wrote...
#1
11 years ago
The carbon dioxide in the dense atmosphere creates a greenhouse effect.  Some sunlight (and its energy) still reaches the surface and is reradiated as heat. Heat (or infrared radiation) is trapped beneath the atmosphere, causing an increase in the temperature at the surface.
Would you know my name, if I saw you in heaven?

Eric Clapton
Answer accepted by topic starter
barry Authorbarry
wrote...
#2
Top Poster
Posts: 11630
Rep: 151 1
11 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1411 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1191
  
 587
  
 246
Your Opinion
Who's your favorite biologist?
Votes: 608
Previous poll results: Who will win the 2024 president election?