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What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
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Mercury
Quiz Options
- Mercury
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Venus
Explanation & Context
Venus is the hottest planet because its thick atmosphere, primarily composed of carbon dioxide, traps heat through a runaway greenhouse effect. This creates surface temperatures of approximately 864°F (462°C), which is even hotter than Mercury despite being further from the Sun.
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