Which of the characteristics below describes the terrestrial planets?
A)having rings
B)large and gaseous
C)small, dark and icy
D)possessing weak magnetic fields
E)widely spaced through the outer solar system

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Terrestrial planets, like Earth, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, are characterized by solid surfaces and are closer to the Sun. They tend to have weaker magnetic fields compared to the gas giants, due to their smaller size and, in some cases, slower rotation speeds. Choices A, B, C, and E describe features more typical of gas giants and other types of bodies in the solar system.

Which of the Characteristics Below Describes the Terrestrial Planets