Which of These Statements Is True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true?

• A) Earth is the biggest of the planets.
• B) Jupiter has the highest average density of the planets.
• C) The average mass of terrestrial planets is close to the average mass of the large, outer planets.
• D) Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets.

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