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Generate QuizWhich is the hottest planet in the solar system, despite not being the closest to the Sun?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
Answer: Venus
Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, which creates a strong greenhouse effect, trapping heat. Mercury is closer but lacks an atmosphere to retain heat.