Why Does Venus Experience Fewer Transits of the Sun Than

Multiple Choice

Why does Venus experience fewer transits of the Sun than does Mercury?

A) The orbit of Venus has a larger incline angle to the ecliptic than does the orbit of Mercury.
B) Mercury is closer to the Sun and thus orbits more frequently.
C) The retrograde rotation of Venus inhibits transits of the Sun.
D) The large eccentricity of Venus's orbit results in fewer transits.