Question

terrestrial planets are named due to their similarity to the earth in the inner solar system. gas giants, in contrast, are very different from earth in the outer solar system. what is one major difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants?
o terrestrial planets are smaller and rockier
o gas giants orbit closer to the sun
o gas giants have solid surfaces
o terrestrial planets have more moons

Explanation:

Terrestrial planets like Earth, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are small and rocky. Gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn are large and composed mainly of gases. They orbit farther from the Sun, have no solid - well - defined surfaces, and usually have many more moons than terrestrial planets.

Answer:

Terrestrial planets are smaller and rockier