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Why are the terrestrial planets made up of rock and metal and the jovian planets made up of gas?

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Answer: The terrestrial planets formed close to the Sun where temperatures were well suited for rock and metal to condense. The jovian planets formed outside what is called the frost line, where temperatures were low enough for ice condensation.

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