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Which statement best describes the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
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Which of the following best describes why the outer planets in our solar system are referred to as 'jovian planets'?
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They have no moons or rings.
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They are rocky planets with solid surfaces like Earth.
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They are located closest to the Sun.
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They are large, gaseous planets similar in composition to Jupiter.
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Understand the term 'jovian planets': It refers to planets that are similar in characteristics to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
Recall the main features of jovian planets: They are large in size, primarily composed of gases like hydrogen and helium, and have thick atmospheres without solid surfaces.
Contrast jovian planets with terrestrial planets: Terrestrial planets are smaller, rocky, and have solid surfaces, while jovian planets are gaseous and much larger.
Note the position of jovian planets in the solar system: They are located farther from the Sun, beyond the asteroid belt, unlike the rocky planets which are closer.
Conclude that the best description of jovian planets is that they are large, gaseous planets similar in composition to Jupiter, which explains the name 'jovian'.
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