Multiple choice general knowledge

The asteroid belt, which lies between Mars and Jupiter, is similar to the terrestrial planets as it is composed mainly of rock and metal.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains mostly rocky and metallic objects, similar to the composition of the inner terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars). Unlike the gas giants, these bodies are composed of solid materials rather than hydrogen and helium.

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