Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?

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• A Venus
• B Mercury
• C Earth
• D Mars

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Answer: A. Venus

Venus is the hottest planet, with a surface temperature of about 470°C, because its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere traps heat.

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