Asteroid — Science definition
A small, rocky object orbiting the Sun, most commonly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Where it is taught
- The Solar System — Earth, Moon & Solar System, Earth & Space Science, Grade 9
In use
Then comes the asteroid belt, a ring of rocky debris, and just past it the planets change character completely.
The Solar System
Questions using asteroid
Problem 1
The asteroid belt lies between
- Earth and Mars
- Mars and Jupiter
- Jupiter and Saturn
- Neptune and the Sun
Answer and explanation
Mars and Jupiter
It separates the inner rocky planets from the outer giants.