Select the characterisitics that apply to both Jovian and terrestrial planets.

Select all that apply.

  • Are spherical
  • Earth-like
  • Gas giant
  • Had/has a hot interior
  • Has an atmosphere
  • Large
  • Many moons
  • May have rings
  • Orbits around sun
  • Rocky surface
  • Small
  • Strong gravitational field


  • Are spherical
  • Has an atmosphere
  • Orbits around sun

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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