Why is Venus the hottest solar system planet?(1 point)
Responses
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
It has a core, a mantle, and a crust.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It has abundance of nitrogen and oxygen gases.
It is closest to the sun.
It is closest to the sun.
The correct answer is:
Its atmosphere is rich in carbon dioxide gas.
Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system because its atmosphere is composed mainly of carbon dioxide gas. This greenhouse gas traps heat from the sun and creates a strong greenhouse effect, causing the planet's surface temperature to soar to extreme levels.