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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Gina Santos

Physics

17 March, 09:43

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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Answers (3)

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Haven Vega · Answer 1

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.

Delilah Dickson · Answer 2

D. because it is so

Explanation:

because of it's red and red attract heat

Hana · Answer 3

D. because it is so

Explanation:

because of it's red and red attract heat

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.

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.