Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Despite being closer to the Sun than Venus, Mercury is not the hottest planet. Venus has an average surface temperature of about 462°C due to its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere that creates an extreme greenhouse effect. Mercury's average is around 167°C because it has no atmosphere to trap heat.

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