Terrestrial planets are mainly composed of __________ , whereas Jovian planets are made dominantly of __________.
A)volatiles; rock and metals
B)rock and metals; volatiles
C)volatiles; sediment
D)sediment; solid Fe-Ni metal

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Terrestrial planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are primarily composed of rock and metals. On the other hand, Jovian planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are primarily composed of volatiles such as hydrogen and helium.

Terrestrial Planets Are Mainly Composed of __________ , Whereas Jovian