Astronomy Practice Test
Astronomy Solar System and Planetary Science
What is the difference between a terrestrial planet and a gas giant?
Select your answer
A
Terrestrial planets have solid rocky surfaces (Mercury through Mars); gas giants are primarily hydrogen and helium (Jupiter, Saturn)
B
Terrestrial means it has land; gas giant means it has gaseous soil
C
All planets in our solar system are the same type
D
Terrestrial planets are larger than gas giants
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