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Explanation:

Identify the core question

The question asks for the location of the main asteroid belt in our solar system, specifically which two planets' orbits it lies between.

Recall solar system structure

The order of the planets starting from the Sun is:

1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune

The main asteroid belt is located in the region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Match with the given options

• Mercury and Venus: Incorrect.
• Jupiter and Saturn: Incorrect.
• Neptune and Pluto: Incorrect.
• Mars and Jupiter: Correct.

Answer:

• Mercury and Venus
• Jupiter and Saturn
• Neptune and Pluto
• Mars and Jupiter (Correct answer)