Why are terrestrial planets denser than jovian planets?
A)The Sun's gravity gathered dense materials into the inner solar system.
B)Gravity compresses terrestrial planets to a higher degree, making them denser.
C)Actually, the jovian planets are denser than the terrestrial planets.
D)Only dense materials could condense in the inner solar nebula.

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In the inner solar nebula, only materials with high melting points could condense, leading to the formation of dense, rocky terrestrial planets.

Why Are Terrestrial Planets Denser Than Jovian Planets