Venus

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What is the hottest planet in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.

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How many volcanoes does Venus have?

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Venus has 167 volcanoes.

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Venus is slightly smaller than which planet?

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Venus is slightly smaller than Earth.

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What position does Venus hold from the sun?

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Venus is the second planet from the sun.

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What is the surface temperature of Venus?

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The surface temperature of Venus is about 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius).

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What is the atmosphere of Venus primarily made of?

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The atmosphere of Venus is primarily made of carbon dioxide.

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Does Venus have any moons?

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No, Venus does not have any moons.

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What is the rotation period of Venus?

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Venus takes about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation.

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What is unique about Venus's rotation?

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Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most planets in the solar system.

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What is the main reason Venus is so hot?

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Venus is so hot due to a thick atmosphere that traps heat, known as the greenhouse effect.