Where is the highest probability to find asteroids in bulk?

Between Jupiter and Saturn

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Between Earth and Mars

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Between Mars and Jupiter

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Between Mercury and Venus

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Solution

The correct option is C Between Mars and Jupiter
Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. The region located between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars contains a lot of them. This region is termed as the asteroid belt.

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