Which planet is the hottest?
- The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus.
- Even though Mercury is closest to the Sun, Venus is hotter than Mercury.
- This is because Venus has thick clouds that trap heat very well.
- Its surface temperature can reach about 900 degrees Fahrenheit!
Examples:
- Imagine baking cookies in an oven; Venus acts like an oven that keeps all the heat inside.
- If you could stand on Venus, it would feel like being in a sauna but much hotter.
- The thick clouds on Venus make it hard for heat to escape, just like a blanket keeps you warm!
Fun Fact: Venus is so hot that if you had a metal toy on Venus, it could melt!
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