Question

as the solar system formed, two types of planets were produced. which statement is a fact that helps account for the difference in composition between the terrestrial and the jovian planets?
the farther from the sun, the cooler the temperature is.
large planets have less stable orbits than small planets.
the lower the proportion of gaseous elements, the bigger the planet is.
metallic elements have lower melting points than non - metallic elements.

Explanation:

Terrestrial planets are closer to the Sun and rocky, while Jovian planets are farther and gaseous. Temperature plays a key - role in planet formation. The farther from the Sun, the cooler it is, which allowed lighter, gaseous elements to condense and form Jovian planets, while closer to the Sun, only heavier elements could condense to form terrestrial planets.

Answer:

The farther from the Sun, the cooler the temperature is.