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    Consider the following statements:

    1. Unlike the Jovian planets, terrestrial planets were originally formed in the close vicinity of the parent star where it was too warm for gases to condense to solid particles.

    2. The terrestrial planets are smaller and their lower gravity cannot hold the escaping gases.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

    1 only 

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both 1 and 2 

    Correct Answer

    Neither 1 nor 2 

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:
    • Out of the eight planets, mercury, Venus, earth and mars are called as the inner planets as they lie between the sun and the belt of asteroids the other four planets are called the outer planets. Alternatively, the first four are called Terrestrial, meaning earth-like as they are made up of rock and metals, and have relatively high densities. The rest four are called Jovian or Gas Giant planets. Jovian means Jupiter-like.
    • Most of them are much larger than the terrestrial planets and have thick atmosphere, mostly of helium and hydrogen. The difference between terrestrial and Jovian planets can be attributed to the following conditions: Statement 1 is correct: The terrestrial planets were formed in the close vicinity of the parent star where it was too warm for gases to condense to solid particles. Jovian planets were formed at quite a distant location. 
    • The solar wind was most intense nearer the sun; so, it blew off lots of gas and dust from the terrestrial planets. The solar winds were not all that intense to cause similar removal of gases from the Jovian planets. Statement 2 is correct: The terrestrial planets are smaller and their lower gravity could not hold the escaping gases.

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