Which one of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial planets?
A)high average density
B)orbits outside the asteroid belt
C)large diameters
D)many satellites

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The characteristic of terrestrial planets is high average density. This is because these planets are mostly composed of heavy elements like rocks and metals, while the gas giants are composed of lighter gases like hydrogen and helium. The other choices do not describe a characteristic of terrestrial planets.

Which One of the Following Is a Characteristic of Terrestrial