Question

region or space between the orbits of mars and jupiter. however, if disturbed by gravity, 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 usually have smooth, icy surfaces.

many asteroids orbit the planets mars and jupiter.

most asteroids are irregular in shape.

a diameter of 280 kilometers is within the normal range for an

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement against the given text:

1. "Asteroids usually have smooth, icy surfaces."

The text says asteroids are "typically made of rock or metal, and many have craters on their surface." So this is false.

1. "Many asteroids orbit the planets Mars and Jupiter."

The text mentions a region between Mars and Jupiter where asteroids are found (implied to orbit there). So this is true.

1. "Most asteroids are irregular in shape."

The text states: "They are usually irregular in shape, although some of the largest asteroids are rounded." So this is true.

1. "A diameter of 280 kilometers is within the normal range for an asteroid."

The text says asteroids range "from 1 meter to 530 kilometers in diameter." 280 km is between 1 m and 530 km, so this is true.

Answer:

B. Many asteroids orbit the planets Mars and Jupiter.
C. Most asteroids are irregular in shape.
D. A diameter of 280 kilometers is within the normal range for an asteroid.

(Note: The first option is false, so the true statements are the last three, depending on the exact labeling of options. Assuming the options are labeled as:
A. Asteroids usually have smooth, icy surfaces.
B. Many asteroids orbit the planets Mars and Jupiter.
C. Most asteroids are irregular in shape.
D. A diameter of 280 kilometers is within the normal range for an asteroid.
Then the correct answers are B, C, D.)