The Asteroid Belt Is Located

question 35

Multiple Choice

The asteroid belt is located .

• A)between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn
• B)beyond the orbit of Neptune
• C)between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
• D)between the orbits of Earth and Mars

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Definitions:

Temperate Zone

A climate zone located between the tropic and polar regions of Earth, characterized by moderate temperatures.

Vertical Mixing

The process of mixing layers of water in oceans or lakes due to external forces like wind or temperature gradients, affecting nutrient distribution and temperature profiles.

Westerly

Winds or weather systems that move from west to east, common in the mid-latitudes due to the rotation of the Earth and atmospheric conditions.

Prevailing Winds

Winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on Earth's surface.