Select the statement that describes an asteroids origin and orbit.
Asteroids originate in the Oort cloud or Kuiper belt and have an elliptical orbit.
Asteroids originate between Mars and Jupiter and have an elliptical orbit.
Asteroids originate between Mars and Jupiter and have a perfectly circular orbit.
Asteroids originate in another galaxy and have an elliptical orbit.
The correct statement is: Asteroids originate between Mars and Jupiter and have an elliptical orbit.
Explanation: Most asteroids are found in the asteroid belt, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Their orbits are generally elliptical, meaning they are oval-shaped rather than perfectly circular. This combination of origin and orbit is characteristic of the majority of known asteroids in our solar system.