Question

With an average surface temperature of about 737 K, _______ is the hottest planet.

A. Earth
B. Mercury
C. Mars
D. Venus

Answer 1

With an average surface temperature of about 737K or 867 degrees Fahrenheit, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. Mercury would be the second hottest planet.

Answer 2

With an average surface temperature of about 737 K, Venus is the hottest planet. Correct answer:D In general, the surface temperatures decreases with increasing distance from the sun. The high temperatures on Venus are due to a dense atmosphere with a thick cloud cover.Carbon dioxide keeps heat from escaping the planet. Pluto on the other hand is the coldest planet, made of ice and rock.