Which of the following statements is thought to be true of the jovian planets?

A) All have cores of about the same mass, but differ in the amount of surrounding hydrogen and helium.
B) The major differences between the planets can be explained by the different masses of their cores.
C) Jupiter and Saturn are made mostly of ammonia while Uranus and Neptune are mostly methane.
D) Jupiter and Saturn are made mostly of hydrogen while Uranus and Neptune are mostly helium.


A) All have cores of about the same mass, but differ in the amount of surrounding hydrogen and helium.

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