GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It’s the hottest planet in our solar system, even though Mercury is closer to the Sun. Surface temperatures on Venus are about 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius) – hot enough to melt lead.
Detailed explanation-2: -2. Mercury: The average temperature of Mercury is 167 degree Celsius. It is the first nearest planet from the Sun and the second hottest planet in the solar system.
Detailed explanation-3: -The reason is that Venus has a very dense atmosphere, which traps heat and makes the average temperature on the planet 450 degrees. It is a greenhouse effect similar to that seen on Earth, although much more intense, due to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Venus, which is found in large quantities.