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Why is Venus the hottest solar system planet?(1 point)
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It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.

It is closest to the sun.
It is closest to the sun.

Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.

It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
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The correct response is: It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat.
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Yes, I am sure. The main reason why Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system is because its atmosphere is composed primarily of carbon dioxide. This thick atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect, trapping heat from the sun and causing the surface temperature to rise to extreme levels, making Venus hotter than any other planet.