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The average density of the terrestrial planets is greater than the density of Earth's crust. Terrestrial planets have higher densities due to their composition of rock and metal, while Earth's crust is composed of lighter minerals like granite and basalt.

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Is the average density of terrestrial planets the same density as Jovian planet?

No. Terrestrial planets are much denser than Jovian planets.


How do Jovian and terrestrial planets compare?

Jovian planets are gas giants made mostly of hydrogen and helium, while terrestrial planets are rocky planets with solid surfaces. Jovian planets are much larger in size and have thick atmospheres, while terrestrial planets are smaller and have thinner atmospheres. Jovian planets have many moons and ring systems, while terrestrial planets have fewer moons and no rings.


Compared to the density of liquid water 1 gram. what is the average range of density in the terrestrial planets?

The density of water in terrestrial depends on many different factors. The density can only be determined based on the planet's history, they may have "water", but there could be other things inside. Also the gravity of the planet play a role of the density of the water.


Are the planets that have a higher density the Terrestrial planets or the Jovian planets?

The planets with higher density are the Terrestrial planets, which include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These planets are composed mostly of rock and metal, resulting in a more compact and dense structure compared to the Jovian planets, which are gas giants made mostly of hydrogen and helium.


What is the rank of the terrestrial planets in order of density?

The rank of terrestrial planets in order of density from highest to lowest is Mercury, Earth, Venus, and Mars. Mercury has the highest density due to its large iron core, while Mars has the lowest density among the terrestrial planets.


Do the Jovian planets have lower average densities than the terrestrial planets?

Yes, the Jovian planets have lower average densities compared to the terrestrial planets. This is because the Jovian planets are mainly composed of gases and icy materials, while the terrestrial planets are composed of solid rock and metal.


What average density do the terrestrial planets have?

The terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) have average densities ranging from 3.34 g/cm³ for Mercury to 5.52 g/cm³ for Earth. These densities are higher compared to the gas giants in our solar system, due to the terrestrial planets being primarily composed of rock and metal rather than gas.


Which terrestrial planet is least dense?

There are for terrestrial planets which are also the planets nearest to the sun. The four terrestrial planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The least dense planet among the four is Mars.


What is the most obvious difference between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets?

The greatest difference is in their size. Gas giants are large but have a very low average density (much of their size includes their atmospheres). From a physical standpoint, terrestrial (rocky) planets have a solid exterior surface. Jovian (gas giant) planets instead exhibit a smooth range of increasing density, and do not have the abrupt change to solidity that terrestrial planets exhibit.


Why are the densities of the terrestrial and jovian planets so different?

The terrestrial planets are primarily composed of rock and the jovian planets are mostly gas (primarily Hydrogen). Rock has a higher density than Hydrogen, giving the terrestrial planets a higher density.


Which three planets are known as terrestrial planets because of there height density and rocky composition?

mercury,Venus and mars


Which outer planet has the lowest density of all the planets in the solar system?

Mercury is the smallest of the four inner planets and closest to the sun. It is also the smallest of all eight planets.