Multiple Choice
Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet because:
A) it has not cleared out other bodies from its orbit
B) it is over 1,000 times smaller than the Earth's moon
C) it has no moons of its own
D) it has a unique chemical composition that is very different from other planets
E) it orbits just outside the Solar System
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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