Question

identifying characteristics of planets
earth
jupiter
which statements correctly identify characteristics of earth and jupiter? check all that apply.
☐ earth is an inner planet.
☐ earth is more dense than jupiter.
☐ they are similar in size.
☐ jupiter is mostly made of gas.
☐ jupiter revolves faster than earth.

Explanation:

• Inner planets are the 4 closest to the Sun; Earth is one of them.
• Earth is a rocky terrestrial planet, so it has a much higher density than gas giant Jupiter.
• Jupiter is over 10x Earth's diameter, so they are not similar in size.
• Jupiter is a gas giant composed mostly of hydrogen and helium gas.
• Earth takes ~365 days to revolve around the Sun, while Jupiter takes ~12 Earth years, so Earth revolves faster.

Answer:

A. Earth is an inner planet.
B. Earth is more dense than Jupiter.
D. Jupiter is mostly made of gas.