GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Venus has the highest average surface temperature of any planet in the solar system. Which of the following best describes why Venus is so hot?
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Venus has a thin atmosphere and solar energy reaches the surface easily.
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The thick atmosphere of Venus reflects most incoming solar energy back into space.
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Carbon dioxide in Venus’s atmosphere traps solar energy that reaches Venus’s surface.
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Energy from within Venus is transferred to the surface.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The greenhouse effect on Venus causes the temperatures at its surface to reach 864 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius), making Venus the hottest planet in the entire Solar System!
Detailed explanation-2: -The carbon dioxide traps most of the heat from the Sun. The cloud layers also act as a blanket. The result is a “runaway greenhouse effect” that has caused the planet’s temperature to soar to 465°C, hot enough to melt lead. This means that Venus is even hotter than Mercury.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pressure and Temperature on Venus Carbon dioxide domination in Venus’s atmosphere creates its high pressure, and the surface temperature of about 850°F.
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