Which planet has the highest average surface temperature, and why?

A) Mars, because of its red color
B) Mercury, because of its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere
C) Venus, because of its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere
D) Jupiter, because it is so big
E) Mercury, because it is closest to the Sun


C

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