Questions and Answers
What are terrestrial planets primarily composed of?
Silicate rocks or metals
Which planets are accepted as terrestrial planets by the IAU?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What are the terms 'terrestrial planet' and 'telluric planet' derived from?
Latin words for Earth (Terra and Tellus)
Who are the terrestrial planets generally studied by?
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What differentiates terrestrial planets from larger gaseous planets?
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