"Catastrophes" are NOT needed to explain:
A) the exceptionally large nickel-iron core of Mercury.
B) the asteroid belt.
C) our Moon.
D) the tilt of Uranus.
E) the appearance of Miranda's surface.

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The asteroid belt can be explained by the gravitational influence of Jupiter, which prevented the formation of a planet in that region. Catastrophes are not necessary to explain the existence of the asteroid belt.

"Catastrophes" Are NOT Needed to Explain