Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

  1. Saturn

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. Mars
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system with surface temperatures around 465°C (869°F), despite Mercury being closer to the Sun. Venus's thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide creates an extreme greenhouse effect that traps heat.

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