Suppose an extra-solar planet is discovered orbiting a nearby star. The planet is spherical, composed primarily of carbon dioxide (a gas), 10 times larger than Earth, and orbits its star at a distance comparable to 5 AU. What type of planet has been discovered?

A. dwarf
B. terrestrial
C. Jovian


Answer: C

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