Question

which of the following correctly compares the planets venus and mercury? (1 point) both are close to the sun, but only mercury has an atmosphere. both are rocky planets, but only venus spins in the same direction that earth does. both are hot planets, but only mercury is larger than earth. both are small planets, but venus is hotter.

Explanation:

Venus and Mercury are both small, inner rocky planets. Venus has a thick atmosphere that causes a strong greenhouse - effect, making it hotter than Mercury despite being farther from the Sun. Mercury has a very thin exosphere, not a substantial atmosphere like Earth or Venus. Venus spins in the opposite direction of Earth (retrograde rotation), and neither Mercury nor Venus is larger than Earth.

Answer:

Both are small planets, but Venus is hotter.