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SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Although Venus is almost twice as far from the Sun as Mercury, its surface temperature is much hotter. Which of the following is the best explanation for Venus’ high temperature?
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Venus does not have water, but Mercury does.
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Venus has a solid surface and Mercury does not.
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Venus rotates much faster as compared to Mercury.
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Venus’ thick atmosphere has a strong greenhouse effect.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Latest. Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide and it’s perpetually shrouded in thick, yellowish clouds of sulfuric acid that trap heat, causing a runaway greenhouse effect. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system, even though Mercury is closer to the Sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although Venus is not the planet closest to the sun, its dense atmosphere traps heat in a runaway version of the greenhouse effect that we see firsthand on Earth with global warming. As a result, temperatures on Venus reach 880 degrees Fahrenheit (471 degrees Celsius), which is more than hot enough to melt lead.
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