Most asteroids orbit the sun in a region called the asteroid belt between?
Correct answer: A. Mars and Jupiter
- A. Mars and Jupiter
- B. Jupiter and Saturn
- C. Mercury and Neptune
- D. Venus and Uranus
Explanation
The main asteroid belt occupies the gap between Mars and Jupiter. Jupiter's strong gravity helped prevent this material from forming another planet.
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