GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Why is Mercury very dry and hot?
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It is the largest planet.
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It has a hot, molten center.
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It is the smallest planet.
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It is the closest planet to the sun.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mercury has almost no atmosphere. Because it is so close to the sun, it can be very hot. On its sunny side, Mercury can reach a scorching 800 degrees Fahrenheit!
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Venus is the hottest planet because of the presence of carbon dioxide and clouds.
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