Pluto Flashcard

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What is Pluto mostly made of?

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Nitrogen Ice

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What is Pluto named after?

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The Roman God of The Underworld

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Which of the following statements is true?

Back

Pluto is sometimes closer to the sun than Neptune.

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What is the name of Pluto's largest moon?

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Charon

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Where is Pluto located in the solar system?

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The Kuiper Belt

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region of the solar system beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies.

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What is the significance of Charon in relation to Pluto?

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Charon is Pluto's largest moon and is almost half the size of Pluto.

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How does Pluto's orbit compare to that of Neptune?

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Pluto's orbit is elliptical and can bring it closer to the sun than Neptune for a period.

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What are the primary components of Pluto's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.

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Why was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?

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Pluto does not clear its orbit of other debris.