Geography · Solar System

Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System, and what is the primary reason for its extreme temperature?

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1Mercury, because it is closest to the Sun.
2Mars, due to frequent global dust storms.
3Venus, due to a runaway greenhouse effect caused by a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere.✓
4Jupiter, because of the immense heat generated by its internal core.

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Venus, due to a runaway greenhouse effect caused by a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere.

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