Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT due to Jupiter's gravitational interaction with other bodies?

  1. there is an asteroid belt instead of a 5th rocky planet

  2. deflection of objects from deep space protect Earth

  3. causes the Earth's moon to orbit faster

  4. slightly affects Earth's orbit around the Sun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The orbit of the Earth's moon is primarily governed by the Earth's gravity, and Jupiter is too far away to significantly affect the moon's orbital speed. However, Jupiter's massive gravity does shape the asteroid belt, deflect comets, and perturb Earth's orbit.

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