Q. Which one among the following is called terrestrial planet?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Mercury
Explanation:
Terrestrial planets are the rocky planets of the solar system. They have a solid surface made mainly of rocks and metals.
The four terrestrial planets are:
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
- Earth
Characteristics
- Made mostly of rock and metal
- Have a solid surface
- Comparatively smaller and denser than giant planets
- Have few or no moons
- Located in the inner part of the solar system (closer to the Sun)
Easy trick to remember
M V E M → Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
These are called terrestrial because the word terrestrial means Earth-like.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Terrestrial planets are the rocky planets of the solar system. They have a solid surface made mainly of rocks and metals.
The four terrestrial planets are:
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
- Earth
Characteristics
- Made mostly of rock and metal
- Have a solid surface
- Comparatively smaller and denser than giant planets
- Have few or no moons
- Located in the inner part of the solar system (closer to the Sun)
Easy trick to remember
M V E M → Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
These are called terrestrial because the word terrestrial means Earth-like.