Why is venus the hottest solar system planet

1. it has a core, mantle and a crust
2. its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas
3. it has abudance of nitrogen and oxygen gasses
4. its closest to the sun

1 answer

The correct answer is: 2. its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.

Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system primarily because of its thick atmosphere, which is composed mostly of carbon dioxide. This dense atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect by trapping and insulating heat from the Sun. As a result, the surface temperatures on Venus can reach up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius), making it the hottest planet in our solar system. The presence of a core, mantle, and crust (1), the abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases (3), or its proximity to the Sun (4) are not the primary factors contributing to its extreme heat.