Question

Compare and contrast the properties of the terrestrial planets and the Jovian planets.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Planets in our  solar system are classified as terrestrial and Jovian.

• Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces while Jovian have gaseous surfaces.
• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars are the terrestrial planets and Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune are Jovian planets.
• Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are abundant in the atmosphere of terrestrial planets while Jovian planets are rich in hydrogen and helium.
• Terrestrial planets have dense metallic core while Jovian planets have less  core, supposedly molten rock.