Describe how conditions on Venus have produced a runaway greenhouse effect

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Because of Venus' proximity to the Sun, carbon dioxide never got absorbed by surface rocks due to higher temperature. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and traps heat, so this led to still higher temperature, leading to even more carbon dioxide released from rocks in a vicious cycle. The result is a surface temperature of 730 K.

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Describe the separation of the superforce and the effect it had on the Universe

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In order to get large payloads into space using chemical rockets,

A) multiple rocket stages are necessary B) extremely large single-staged rockets must be used C) very lightweight rockets D) rockets must be launched from the tops of tall mountains

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Why do we expect other solar systems to be common?

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