Question

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.
asteroids have nearly circular or
oval - shaped orbits around the
sun.
some asteroids are larger than
planets.
many asteroids have craters on
their surface.
asteroids are evenly distributed
throughout the solar system.

Explanation:

To determine the true statements, we analyze each option:

1. "Asteroids have nearly circular or oval - shaped orbits around the Sun."

In the solar system, most asteroids (especially those in the main asteroid belt) have orbits that are nearly circular or oval - shaped around the Sun. This is a well - known fact about asteroid orbits.

1. "Some asteroids are larger than planets."

The passage states that "Asteroids are much smaller than planets". So this statement is false.

1. "Many asteroids have craters on their surface."

The passage directly says "and many have craters on their surface", so this statement is true.

1. "Asteroids are evenly distributed throughout the solar system."

Most asteroids are concentrated in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and there are also some in other regions like near - Earth space, but they are not evenly distributed throughout the solar system. So this statement is false.

Answer:

A. Asteroids have nearly circular or oval - shaped orbits around the Sun.
C. Many asteroids have craters on their surface.