Which Solar System term is correctly associated with position or orbit: “located mainly between Mars and Jupiter”, and also with “Ceres is its largest object”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Asteroid belt. Asteroid belt is correct because it is located mainly between Mars and Jupiter. Asteroid belt is also associated with Ceres is its largest object. A further identifying fact is that Asteroid belt is Ceres is its largest object. Another useful fact is that Asteroid belt is associated with it did not form into a planet largely because of Jupiter's gravity. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Mercury: It is the closest planet to the Sun and is associated with the shortest orbital period among the planets; those are the identifying facts of Mercury. Option C — Venus: It is the second planet from the Sun and is associated with the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System; those are the identifying facts of Venus. Option D — Earth: It is the third planet from the Sun and is associated with liquid surface water supports known life; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Exam Takeaway: Link Asteroid belt with “located mainly between Mars and Jupiter” and “Ceres is its largest object” for quick revision.