GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The first four planets that are closest to the sun are categorized as:
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Gas Giants
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Terrestrial Planets
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are called terrestrial because they have a compact, rocky surface like Earth’s terra firma. The terrestrial planets are the four innermost planets in the solar system.
Detailed explanation-2: -In our solar system, Earth, Mars, Mercury and Venus are terrestrial, or rocky, planets. For planets outside our solar system, those between half of Earth’s size to twice its radius are considered terrestrial and others may be even smaller.
Detailed explanation-3: -The four innermost planets are referred to as terrestrial planets and have characteristics like liquid heavy-metal core, at least one moon, and valleys, volcanoes, and craters.
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