Which of the following best describes Pluto in terms of the general characteristics of terrestrial and jovian planets?
A)size and density similar to terrestrial planets;distance and composition similar to jovian planets
B)size and solid surface similar to terrestrial planets;distance similar to jovian planets
C)size and distance similar to terrestrial planets;gaseous surface and composition similar to jovian planets
D)solid surface and density similar to terrestrial planets;temperature and composition similar to jovian planets
E)solid surface and temperature similar to terrestrial planets;distance and density similar to jovian planets

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Pluto has a solid surface and similar size to terrestrial planets, but its distance from the sun is more similar to that of the jovian planets. Its solid surface and lack of atmosphere also make it more similar to terrestrial planets than to gas giants.

Which of the Following Best Describes Pluto in Terms of the General