Which statement about extrasolar planets found to date is true?
A) All lie more than 2 AU from their star.
B) Some are so close to their stars that their periods are just a few days.
C) Few are found by Doppler shifts of their stars, due to their gravity.
D) Most have orbital periods of more than a year.
E) All are terrestrials, comparable in size to Earth.

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Some extrasolar planets have been discovered very close to their stars, with orbital periods of just a few days. This phenomenon is often observed with "hot Jupiters," gas giant planets that orbit very close to their stars.

Which Statement About Extrasolar Planets Found to Date Is True