A large number of small objects that revolve around the Sun between Jupiter and Mars are called ___.
A
meteors
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B
asteroids
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C
comets
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D
satellites
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Solution
The correct option is B asteroids The asteroid belt is present in the gap between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter and contains large number of small objects that revolves around the Sun called asteroids.