Why is Venus hotter than Mercury? *

O Although Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is hotter than Mercury because of its dense oceanic surface.

O Venus is hotter than Mercury because it is closest to the Sun.

O Venus is hotter than all of the inner planets because the carbon dioxide traps some
of the energy emitted by Venus.

O Venus is hotter than Mercury because Mercury is closet to the Sun.

Sea levels are rising due to climate change while increasing numbers of people are moving into coastal areas. to accommodate more people, there has been increased construction of beachfront resorts and condominiums. how is this impacting sea turtle numbers and biodiversity and why? a. the increased human population in coastal areas has meant that more food is available to the turtles (e.g., dropped food, waste from restaurants), which has led to an increase in the numbers and diversity of sea turtles. b. there has been very little change in the numbers and biodiversity of sea turtles because the planet is so vast that they can simply relocate to less crowded beaches. c. this has resulted in a decrease in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because it is restricting available nesting sites, and hence reproduction. d. this has resulted in an increase in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because people are around to protect them from natural predators.