Which Statement About Asteroids Is NOT True

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement about asteroids is NOT true?

• A) Their images become blurry due to outgassing as the Sun heats them up.
• B) Most stay between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
• C) Earthgrazers can cross not only our orbit, but even those of Venus and Mercury.
• D) Some have satellites of their own.
• E) They vary considerably in composition, reflectivity, and size.

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