Several surprising discoveries were made as astronomers began detecting exoplanets. Which statement is correct?

A. There are terrestrial planets larger than Earth.
B. Gas giants can orbit extremely close to their star.
C. Some exoplanets have extremely elliptical orbits.
D. All of these choices are correct.
E. None of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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