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No. For example Venus is the second closest planet but is the hottest. This is because it has a thick atmosphere and therefore it holds the heat in more than Mercury (the closest planet) does.

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Because they receive more solar radiation (Sunlight) the closer they are to the Sun.

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No, Venus is the hottest.

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