Question

Which of the following is a terrestrial planet?
AJupiter incorrect answer
BSaturn incorrect answer
CMercury incorrect answer
DNeptune

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\large\tt\green{(C) \ Mercury}}$

Explanation:-

1. We have chosen (C) Mercury as the correct answer it mainly contains rocks in its surface. In other words, it is mainly made up of rocks.
2. It is also before the asteroid belt in our Solar System whereas, other planets are behind the asteroid belt.
3. It is not so big as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune.
4. These above planets are mainly made up of gases but Mercury doesn't.
5. Hence, we can tell that Mercury is a terrestrial planet.

TheAssassin's BRAIN BOOSTER:-

1. Our solar system consists of 8 planets.
2. The asteroid belt divides the terrestrial planets and the Jovian ones.
3. Asteroid belt consists of small bodies revolving around the Sun.
4. These bodies are known as asteroids.
5. The first four planets, namely Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars are Terrestrial planets.
6. The last four are Jovian planets, namely Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Answer 2

Mercury is a terrestrial planet. (Option C)

• A planet is referred to as terrestrial if the elements that form it are silicate rocks or metals, primarily.
• These are also called rocky or telluric planets and have rocky and compact surfaces.
• The four planets that are closest to the sun- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars- comprise the solar system's terrestrial planets.
• The other planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the Jovian planets.

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