Why would you include the Moon in a comparison of the Terrestrial planets?
The reason why moon is included in comparison of the terrestrial planets.
Answer to Problem 1RQ
The moon is included in comparison of the terrestrial planets because moon has all the characteristics of the terrestrial planets in it.
Explanation of Solution
Terrestrial planets are those planets whose surfaces are made up of rocks and metals. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are among them.
Moon is located in the Earth of the solar system with other terrestrial planets. Moon is revolving around the sun like a planet is moving around the Solar system.
As moon is not the planet, it is a natural satellite, however, it is considered to be a planet due to its properties which is similar to the planet.
Therefore, the moon is included in comparison of the terrestrial planets due to its characteristics of the terrestrial planet.
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