Question

which are three different categories of planets based on their composition ? name the planets in each categories . answer in 3- 4 sentences

Answer 1

Explanation:

The planets of the solar system are grouped into three categories, based on their size and composition: They are gas giants (2), ice giants (2), and terrestrial planets (4 – including Earth).

Answer 2

Answer:

Based on their sizes and composition, the planets of the solar system are divided into three groups they are terrestrial planets, ice giants, and gas giants.

Explanation:

Terrestrial Planets:

• The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are referred to as terrestrial.
• Unlike other planets that lack a solid surface, terrestrial planets are composed of rocks or metals and have a hard surface.
• A few moons, a molten heavy metal core, and landforms like cliffs, valleys, volcanoes, and craters are other characteristics of terrestrial planets.

Ice giants:

• A planet that is mostly made of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium, such as oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and Sulphur, is referred to as an ice giant.
• In the Solar System, there are two ice giants: Uranus and Neptune.

Gas giants.

• A massive planet primarily made of helium and/or hydrogen is referred to as a gas giant.
• These planets feature swirling gases a top a solid core rather than hard surfaces, similar to Jupiter and Saturn in our solar system.

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