Multiple choice general knowledge

What planet is the hottest?

  1. Venus

  2. Earth

  3. Mercury

  4. Jupiter
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Explanation

Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide, which creates a runaway greenhouse effect. Surface temperatures reach about 465°C. Although Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus's atmosphere traps heat more effectively.

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