Why Do Astronomers Today Think That We Have an Asteroid

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why do astronomers today think that we have an asteroid belt and not a planet between Mars and Jupiter?

• A) a planet exploded and broke apart
• B) Io's volcanoes produced asteroids
• C) Jupiter's gravity prevented material in that zone from getting together
• D) the Sun's wind stops "blowing" there
• E) the solar system needed fashion accessories

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