In our solar system, terrestrial planets are
A) small, made mostly of rock and iron with high densities, and found close to the Sun
B) large, made mostly of gases and liquids with low densities, and found far from the Sun
C) large, made of pure gases with low densities, and found far from the Sun
D) small, made of pure rock with high densities, and found close to the Sun

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Terrestrial planets, also known as inner planets, are small and rocky with high densities. They are located close to the Sun in our solar system. Option B refers to gas giant planets, while option C is incorrect because there are no planets made of pure gases; even gas giants have rocky cores. Option D is partially correct in terms of size and density but is incorrect regarding the distance from the Sun.

In Our Solar System, Terrestrial Planets Are