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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but its mean temperature is only 67°C. why is this?​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Mercury is the closest planet to the sum, but its mean temperature is only 67°C. This is because Mercury has almost no atmosphere to hold in heat and keep the surface warm.

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