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What is the surface temperature of Venus?
A
753K
B
768K
C
357
D
464
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Venus-867°F (464°C) Earth-59°F (15°C) Mars-Minus 85°F (-65°C) Jupiter-Minus 166°F (-110°C)

Detailed explanation-2: -Surface temperatures on Venus are about 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius) – hot enough to melt lead.

Detailed explanation-3: -It appears that the surface temperature ranges from about 820 degrees to nearly 900 degrees F. The average surface temperature is 847 degrees F., hot enough to melt lead.

Detailed explanation-4: -Venus’ atmosphere is dense (90 times Earth’s) and composed mostly of CO2 (carbon dioxide). Thick clouds of sulfuric acid obscure the surface. The atmosphere produces a run-away greenhouse effect that raises Venus’ surface temperature to over 450 degrees C (hot enough to melt lead).

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