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Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?

A) The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system
B) The predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon
C) The Sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the solar system
D) The diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth

Correct Answer:

A) The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system

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