Which planet has the highest average surface temperature, and why?

Answer 1

Venus, because of its atmosphere.

Venus is an example of a runaway greenhouse effect, which is named after the effect in which air traps heat like a greenhouse. Venus's atmosphere is much thicker than Earth's, about 100 times thicker, and it traps heat from the sun like a blanket, letting it in but not letting it out. Venus's average temperature is 462 degrees Celsius (864 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Answer 2

Alexander Acosta

Venus has the highest average surface temperature among all planets in the solar system. This is primarily due to its thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide and clouds of sulfuric acid, which create a strong greenhouse effect trapping heat near the surface. Additionally, Venus's proximity to the Sun contributes to its high temperatures.

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