Which of the following is not a major difference between the terrestrial and jovian planets in our solar system?
A)Terrestrial planets orbit much closer to the Sun than jovian planets.
B)Terrestrial planets contain large quantities of ice, and jovian planets do not.
C)Jovian planets have rings, and terrestrial planets do not.
D)Terrestrial planets are higher in average density than jovian planets.

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Terrestrial planets are generally composed of rock and metal and have little to no gas or ice, while jovian planets are predominantly composed of gas and ice. Therefore, option B is not a major difference as terrestrial planets do not contain large quantities of ice.

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