No greenhouse effect occurs on Mercury because of no
A)daily spin.
B)atmosphere.
C)relatively cool regions.
D)plant life.
E)terrestrial radiation.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in an atmosphere trap heat and warm a planet's surface. However, since Mercury has virtually no atmosphere, there are no greenhouse gases to trap heat and create a greenhouse effect. Therefore, option B "atmosphere" is the correct answer.

No Greenhouse Effect Occurs on Mercury Because of No