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How does a planet's distance from the Sun affect its surface temperature and the length of its orbit (year)?

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Answer: In general, the surface temperatures decreases with increasing distance from the sun. Venus is an exception because its dense atmosphere acts as a greenhouse and heats the surface to above the melting point of lead, about 880 degrees Fahrenheit (471 degrees Celsius)

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