Given the conditions described, the temperature on this planet would likely be extremely high.
The distance from the sun is stated to be similar to Venus, which is approximately 108 million kilometers away from the sun on average. Venus is known for its extreme greenhouse effect caused by its thick atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide and traces of other gases like sulfur dioxide. This atmosphere traps and retains heat, causing a runaway greenhouse effect and resulting in a surface temperature of around 464 degrees Celsius (867 degrees Fahrenheit), making Venus the hottest planet in our solar system.
Assuming that the planet in question has a similar atmosphere and distance from the sun as Venus, it is safe to assume that the temperature would be similarly scorching and likely uninhabitable for complex life forms.
If a planet is similar in size to Earth, similar distance from the sun as Venus and
has a thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide and methane, what
do you think the temperature would be? Make sure to think about the planet’s
distance and atmosphere.
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