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Yes, earth is one of the largest terrestrial planets. Terrestrial planets are primarily composed of silicate rocks. Within the solar system the terrestrial planets are the closest planets to the sun. The terms are derived from latin words for earth (Terra and Tellus), and an alternative definition would be that these are planets which are, in some notable fashion, "Earth-like".

Yes, earth is one of the largest terrestrial planets. Terrestrial planets are primarily composed of silicate rocks. Within the solar system the terrestrial planets are the closest planets to the sun. The terms are derived from latin words for earth (Terra and Tellus), and an alternative definition would be that these are planets which are, in some notable fashion, "Earth-like".

: Yes, Earth is a "terrestial" planet, in a sense. The word typically means "Earth-like", and Earth is certainly that! The word itself derives from "terra", which means Earth.

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