Multiple Choice
Why do astronomers believe that the Jovian planets must contain rocky material in their cores?
A) Because silicates and irons were part of the overall composition of the Solar nebula.
B) Because the Jovian planets have large magnetic fields.
C) Because the Jovian planets have large gravity.
D) The statement of the question is incorrect. Astronomers believe that the Jovian planets consist exclusively of hydrogen and helium.
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