Question

which set of characteristics correctly compares the inner (terrestrial) planets to the outer (gas) planets? a small, rocky, with metallic cores and few moons b icy surfaces, eccentric orbits, and located beyond neptune c made mostly of gases, have ring systems, and low densities d large, low - density, fast - spinning planets with thick atmospheres

Explanation:

Inner (terrestrial) planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are small, have rocky surfaces, metallic cores, and relatively few moons compared to outer planets. Outer planets are gas - giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) with characteristics like being made mostly of gases, having ring systems, low densities, being large, fast - spinning, and having thick atmospheres. Option A describes inner planets correctly.

Answer:

A. Small, rocky, with metallic cores and few moons