Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called___________?
Correct answer: C. Terrestrial Planets
- A. Dwarf Planet
- B. Gaseous Planets
- C. Terrestrial Planets
- D. Both A & B
Explanation
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars have solid rocky surfaces, so they are called terrestrial planets. Dwarf planets are a separate classification based on their orbit and gravitational status.
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