Terrestrial vs Jovian planets
The planets in the solar system are divided into terrestrial and jovian planets. They are different in their position, composition and other features.
First of all, let us see what are the jovian and the terrestrial planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are the jovian planets. Mercury, Venus and Earth are the terrestrial planets.
One of the main differences that can be seen between terrestrial and jovian planets, is their surfaces. While the terrestrial planets are made of solid surfaces, the jovian planets are made of gaseous surfaces.
Well, the jovian planets are less dense when compared to the terrestrial planets, because they are mainly composed of hydrogen gas. Moreover, the core of the jovian planets is more dense than the terrestrial planets.
When talking of the distance from the sun, the terrestrial planets are closer to the sun and the jovian planets are farther. When considering the size, the jovian planets are much larger than the terrestrial planets. While the atmosphere of terrestrial planets is composed mainly of carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases, hydrogen and helium gases are found in abundance in the atmosphere of jovian planets.
Comparing the moons, the jovian planets have more moons than the terrestrial planets. Moreover, the jovian planets tend to have rings around them, which are not seen in terrestrial planets.
While the terrestrial planets spin less, the jovian planets spin more, and due to this fact, the terrestrial planets tend to be less flattened at the poles.
The terrestrial planets were much hotter when they were formed, and they cooled with time. The terrestrial planets were hit by meteorites during the early times, which made them so hot. This is why Earth and Venus have very hot interiors when compared to other planets.
Summary
1. While the terrestrial planets are made of solid surfaces, the jovian planets are made of gaseous surfaces.
2. When comparing the size, the jovian planets are much larger than the terrestrial planets.
3. While the atmosphere of terrestrial planets is composed mainly of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, hydrogen and helium are found in abundance in the atmosphere of jovian planets.
4. The core of the jovian planets is more dense than the terrestrial planets.
5. The jovian planets are far away from the sun.
6. The terrestrial planets spin less, and are therefore less flattened at the poles.
7. The jovian planets have more moons when compared to terrestrial ones.
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this is wierd because what i learned its gaseus planets and terrestrial planets but now its jovian and terrestrial planets
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Hey… So did I in Science class like just 5 days ago! That’s kind of scary and kind of creepy at the same time… well at least it is for me. But that’s exactly what I was taught, that it was terrestrial and gaseous planets, NOT terrestrial and Jovian planets.
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I do believe that Jovian is just the fancy name for gaseous planets, and we probably just learn it that way in school because it’s easier to remember. According to space.com, “These four large planets, also called jovian planets after Jupiter…
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I think you may have missed out Mars in your list of terrestrial planets (though it is in the picture accompanying the article)
”Mercury, Venus and Earth are the terrestrial planets”
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i second this!
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yeah i noticed that too !!!! =)
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Yeah I noticed that as well, I thought I was the only one
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Agreed! I’m currently studying astronomical physics and the first thing I notice about the listing of the terrestrial planets is that Mars is missing.
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you forgot mars in your introduction to the terrestrial planets, you only put mercury, venus and earth.
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Hi you forgot one planet in your list of jovian how about pluto is not a planet.
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Thanks for this findings of academic materials are well understood to me………!
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Pluto is not a planet
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That is true
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SO I would like to know how the earth has not cut into the other planets, because I realize now that other planets surrounding earth are not flat; but that does not change the truth that Earth is indeed flat. In theory; like a saw, earth should cut into Mars and venues, creating two new planets to colonize. I do hope to hear you response I am quite confused by the matter.
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You forgot to mention Mars as one of the terrestrial planets.
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Awesome how different the planets are. I used to call them gas giants, but now I call them Jovian planets. Also smash ultimate is now one year old. Space.
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Smash ultimate?? Not sure what that is.
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I like to know about space ,planets etc
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So, what exactly is mars made of? Is it something entirely different than the two? It could be…
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