Terrestrial planets are mainly composed of ________ while Jovian planets are made dominantly of ________.
A)volatiles;rock and metals
B)rock and metals;volatiles
C)refractory materials;volatiles and metals
D)volatiles and metals;refractory materials

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Terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are primarily composed of rock and metals, while Jovian planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are predominantly made up of volatile elements such as hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia.

Terrestrial Planets Are Mainly Composed of ________ While Jovian Planets