GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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small, dense, rocky surfaces
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large, planetary rings; many moons
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rocky cores; close to sun; surface craters
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made up of hydrogen and helium; small; close to sun
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gas planets They are much larger than rocky planets, but are made of lighter materials. They often have large families of moons, and may also have rings of dust and debris. There are four gas planets in our Solar System. Jupiter and Saturn are known as gas giants, because of their enormous size.
Detailed explanation-2: -A giant planet is a massive planet and has a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium. They may have a dense molten core of rocky elements, or the core may have completely dissolved and dispersed throughout the planet if the planet is hot enough.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Jovian planets have more moons than terrestrial planets because they are much larger and have a much larger gravity well.