GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Gas giants
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Terrestrial planets
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Small planets
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None of the above
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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: -Thus, terrestrial planets can be described as planets that are earth-like in nature, meaning those that are similar in composition and structure to that of the earth. They are also known as ‘telluric planets’ or ‘rocky planets’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Latest news. Terrestrial planets (Earth sized and smaller) are rocky worlds, composed of rock, silicate, water and/or carbon. To determine if some of these worlds have atmospheres, oceans or other signs of habitability, it takes more investigation.