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Neptune and Uranus are called the "ice giants" due to the presence of ice on their surface. Which is a reasonable explanation for why there aren't any ice giants in the group of terrestrial planets? A. They have rocky surfaces. B. They do not have rings. C. They are too close to the sun.

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C. They are too close to the sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Due to their relative location the gas giant such as neptune and Uranus are mostly cold and icy planets as they are located deep into the solar system and have large distance firm the sun.
  • As compared to those of the earth and other rocky planets. Due to their distance they consist of primitive atmosphere and have slow rotation and movement.
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