Which one among the following is called 'terrestrial planet'?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:A. Mercury

• Terrestrial planets are the inner planets of the Solar System that are primarily composed of rock and metal, with a solid surface. These planets are also known as rocky planets.

• The terrestrial planets in our Solar System are:

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

• These planets are closest to the Sun and have relatively small sizes compared to the gas giants.

• The gas giants, like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are not classified as terrestrial planets because they are mostly composed of gases and lack solid surfaces.

• Mercury is the smallest and closest planet to the Sun and has a harsh surface with no atmosphere, resembling the other terrestrial planets in composition.