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Which planet has the highest average surface temperature, and why?

a. Mercury, because of its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere.
b. Venus, because of its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere.
c. Mercury, because it is closest to the Sun.
d. Jupiter, because it is so big Mars, because of its red color.

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Answer:

D . because it is so

Step-by-step explanation:

because of it's red and red attract heat

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Answer:

D . because it is so

Step-by-step explanation:

because of it's red and red attract heat

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Answer: The answer is B

Explanation: This is because Venus's thick atmosphere is made of mostly carbon dioxide. Since it is made mostly of carbon dioxide it traps heat like a blanket.

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