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some asteroids can travel toward the sun into the inner solar system.
asteroids are much smaller than planets, ranging in size from 1 meter to 530 kilometers in diameter. they are usually irregular in shape, although some of the largest asteroids are rounded. they are typically made of rock or metal, and many have craters on their surface.
select the true statements about asteroids in the solar system.
most asteroids in the solar system are located between the orbits of mars and jupiter.
although some larger asteroids are rounded, most are irregular in shape.
a diameter of 1 kilometer is within the normal range for an asteroid.
asteroids are typically composed of dust and ice, and contain little metal.
- For "Most asteroids in the solar system are located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter": This is a well - known fact in astronomy (a subfield of Natural Science - Physics or Astronomy, but here related to solar system objects). The main asteroid belt is between Mars and Jupiter, so most asteroids are there.
- For "Although some larger asteroids are rounded, most are irregular in shape": The text states "They are usually irregular in shape, although some of the largest asteroids are rounded", so this matches.
- For "A diameter of 1 kilometer is within the normal range for an asteroid": The text says asteroids range from 1 meter to 530 kilometers in diameter, so 1 kilometer is within this range.
- For "Asteroids are typically composed of dust and ice, and contain little metal": The text says "They are typically made of rock or metal", so this is false.
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A. Most asteroids in the solar system are located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
B. Although some larger asteroids are rounded, most are irregular in shape.
C. A diameter of 1 kilometer is within the normal range for an asteroid.