Asked by Marcus

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury even though Mercury is closest to the Sun?
Answered by Grace
Venus is hotter because it has a thick atmosphere that contains great quantities of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide). The clouds trap all the heat. Mercury, however, has no true atmosphere. Hope that helps!
Answered by Marcus
Thank you very much. This helps a lot. Marcus, age 10
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