Q116
The hottest planet is ________
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
AnswerC.
Jupiter
D.
Saturn
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Venus is the hottest world in the solar system. Although Venus is not the planet closest to the sun, its dense atmosphere traps heat in a runaway version of the greenhouse effect that warms Earth. As a result, temperatures on Venus reach 870° Fahrenheit (465° Celsius), more than hot enough to melt lead.