Many of the Extrasolar Planetary Systems Discovered to Date Are

question 103

Multiple Choice

Many of the extrasolar planetary systems discovered to date are

• A) very similar to our own solar system with inner rocky terrestrial planets and outer gaseous jovian planets
• B) quite different to our own solar system, many with jovian planets found close to their parent stars
• C) similar to our solar system in having inner rocky terrestrial planets but different in having no jovian planets
• D) identical to our own with the same number and types of planet as our own solar system

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