The Existence of Asteroids Is Supporting Evidence of the Solar

The existence of asteroids is supporting evidence of the solar nebula hypothesis, in that _________.

A) the asteroids are probably fragments of a shattered planet
B) inner belt asteroids are richer in silicate and iron materials and contain fewer carbon-rich materials
C) the gaps in the asteroid belt are created by the same process that creates gaps in Saturn's rings
D) asteroids in the inner Solar System are small and rocky, while those in the outer Solar System are larger and have atmospheres