Scientists have discovered a new planet. The planet is in a solar system whose star is similar in size to the sun and is about as far from the star as Venus is from the sun. The planet is similar in size to Earth, and its atmosphere is similar in thickness to Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is composed almost entirely of carbon dioxide and methane. In three to five sentences, make a hypothesis about the temperature on the planet’s surface. Explain your answer in 2 sentences using information about the planet’s location and atmosphere. you are in 5 grade

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Scientists have discovered a new planet. The planet is in a solar system whose star is similar in size to the sun and is about as far from the star as Venus is from the sun. The planet is similar in size to Earth, and its atmosphere is similar in thickness to Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is composed almost entirely of carbon dioxide and methane. In three to five sentences, make a hypothesis about the temperature on the planet’s surface. Explain your answer  in 2 sentences using information about the planet’s location and atmosphere. you are in 5 grade

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I think the temperature on this new planet's surface would be very hot. Since it is located close to its star, similar to how Venus is close to our sun, and has a thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide and methane, it would likely trap heat, making it much warmer than Earth.