Which of the following ways that jovian (giant) planets differ from the terrestrial planets is NOT CORRECT?
A) jovians have more mass than the terrestrials
B) jovians are further from the Sun than terrestrials
C) jovians are made of lighter elements on average than terrestrials
D) jovians have rings while terrestrials do not
E) jovians (being larger) rotate significantly more slowly than terrestrials

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Jovians actually rotate more quickly on their axes than terrestrials because they have less dense, gaseous atmospheres that are not solidly connected to the planet's interior.

Which of the Following Ways That Jovian (Giant) Planets Differ