Which statement about all four of the giant planets is TRUE?
A) The giant planets are almost entirely made up of hydrogen and helium; only about 1% of the planets' mass is made up of heavier elements.
B) The giant planets are thought to have substantial rocky cores.
C) Liquid metallic hydrogen makes up a large part of the interiors of the giant planets.
D) The spin axes of the giant planets are all approximately perpendicular to their orbital planes.
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