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The gases around the planet traps the suns heat and energy in the atmosphere

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Q: What causes the extreme temperatures on Venus?
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What causes the heat on venus' surface?

The greenhouse effect causes the extreme temperatures. The greenhouse gas is mainly carbon dioxide and gaseous sulphuric acid.


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Weathering, wind, rain, extreme temperatures.


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No. The bearings are well lubricated.


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Venus has a very hot greenhouse effect. In fact, it makes Venus the hottest planet in the solar system. The thick carbon dioxide atmosphere holds the heat very effectively, like a runaway greenhouse effect. Surface temperatures on Venus average 900° Fahrenheit, 735° Kelvin or 460° Celsius.


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Could human beings live on Venus?

No, the conditions are too extreme. Temperatures are close to 500 °C, and the atmosphere is toxic for us.


Can people melt at extreme temperatures?

Yes, people melt at extreme temperatures


Why are the temperatures on each of the others terrestrial planets more extreme than the temperatures on earth?

On Mercury & Mars there is negligible atmosphere thus extremes in temperature.On Venus its hot - constantly. Because the atmosphere is much thicker.


Does Venus have cold temperatures?

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Does does Venus have cold temperatures?

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Why do objects in space experience extreme temperatures?

Objects in space experience extreme temperatures in space becuase space is a vacuum.