Terrestrial Planets
Terrestrial planets are rocky, solid planets that are similar in composition to Earth. They are located closer to the sun and are made up mostly of silicate rocks or metals. There are four terrestrial planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Characteristics of Terrestrial Planets
- Rocky and solid surfaces
- Relatively small in size compared to gas giants
- Thin or nonexistent atmospheres
- Have relatively few moons
- Closer to the sun
Study Guide
- What are terrestrial planets?
- How many terrestrial planets are there in our solar system?
- List three characteristics of terrestrial planets.
- Rocky and solid surfaces
- Relatively small in size compared to gas giants
- Thin or nonexistent atmospheres
Terrestrial planets are rocky, solid planets that are similar in composition to Earth. They are located closer to the sun and are made up mostly of silicate rocks or metals.
There are four terrestrial planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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