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Venus has a very strong greenhouse effect. A greenhouse effect is when the gases in the atmosphere trap more of the Sun's heat. A lot of carbon dioxide, a very dense atmosphere, and a thick blanket of clouds help trap the sun's heat. The transfer of heat by atmospheric currents means both the night and day sides are almost the same temperature.
Venus is like this because it is closer to the Sun than Earth so it is naturally hotter. On Earth, it is cool enough for water to condense and form oceans, where carbon dioxide can be absorbed. On Venus, water cannot condense in order to absorb the carbon dioxide so all of it stays in the atmosphere.
The temperature is about 460 °C.
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Why haven't plants been discovered on Venus?
because they have no water on Venus it is just heat
Why is mercury not the hotest planet to do nearest to the sun?
cause mercury doesnt trap the suns heat into the surface. It burns in the day time but freezes at the night time. Venus traps the suns heat in its surface.
What is the weather forcast for Venus today?
in venus the atmosphere traps in heat to make it very hot and cloudy and it rains acid on venus.
What is unusual about the temperature of Venus compared to mercury?
the heat
What causes the major heat on Venus'?
Well as you know, Venus is the second closes to the sun and so therefore that is what causes the heat on Venus. Not completely true. Mercury is closer, but Venus is still hotter than it. The reason Venus is so hot is because of its atmosphere. It consists of mostly greenhouse gasses that trap the radiant solar energy and keeps it from escaping the planet. Yes, the sun provides the heat to the planet, but it is the atmoshphere that traps that heat and keeps the planet extremely hot.
What is the cause of tremendous heat on earth?
the main cause of tremendous heat on eath is because of friction hope this helps
What would happen to earth if you are as close to sun as venus?
The earth will become like Venus basically because the plants humans will die because of the tremendous heat of the sun
How much pressure can create one joules of heat?
Almost unlimited. Pressure is force divided by area; if the heat is applied in a very small area (small volume), even a small amount of heat can cause a tremendous pressure.
Which gas traps heat on Venus gas solar energy?
Venus has a very thick carbon dioxide atmosphere, which traps the heat from the sun.
Why haven't plants been discovered on Venus?
because they have no water on Venus it is just heat
Why is mercury not the hotest planet to do nearest to the sun?
cause mercury doesnt trap the suns heat into the surface. It burns in the day time but freezes at the night time. Venus traps the suns heat in its surface.
Why is Venus the hottest planet in the solar systm?
venus closer to the sun the greenhouse gases baked out of the rocks. the greenhouse gases was everywhare even in the atmosphere it cause venus very seriosly global warming and heat trap over billion of years it left venus dry lifeless temp reached to 500 deggres C !!!! hot enough to melt lead! if you try walk thare you will crushed melt by the heat and the acid rain
What is the weather forcast for Venus today?
in venus the atmosphere traps in heat to make it very hot and cloudy and it rains acid on venus.
If you lived on Venus what can harm you?
Most likely the heat, it is the hottest planet. Not even Mercury is as hot as Venus.
What make planet venus harsh?
the temperature and heat
What is unusual about the temperature of Venus compared to mercury?
the heat
What shoots from the Suns surface releasing tremendous amounts of energy into space?
Heat rays
