Question

In what ways are Terrestrial planets different from Jovian planets?

Answer 1

Difference between Terrestrial and Jovian Planets:

Terrestrial Planets	Jovian Planets
1. Terrestrial planets are also called inner planets, and they are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.	1. Jovian planets are also called outer planets, and they are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
2. All of their sizes are small, nearly the size of the Earth.	2. All of their sizes are huge.
3. Their surfaces are mainly rocky in nature and contain massive iron cores.	3. The Jovian planets do not have solid surfaces. Instead, they are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium
4. They consist of nitrogen and carbon dioxide in their atmospheres.	4. They are called gas giants because they are mostly made up of gases.
5. These planets are closer to the sun, and are hence warmer that the rest of the planets in our solar system.	5. These planets are further away from the sun, and are hence colder than the rest of the planets in our solar system.