The low average densities of Jupiter and Saturn compared with Earth suggests ________.

A. they have no solid cores
B. heavier elements must be in gaseous form in their interiors
C. they are very hot
D. they are hollow
E. they contain large quantities of light elements, such as hydrogen and helium


Answer: E

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