Pluto and the Solar System Quiz AI Gen

When was Pluto first discovered?

• 1960

• 1955

• 1945

• 1930

What is the speed of the New Horizons spacecraft when it traveled to Pluto?

• 20,000 miles per hour

• 30,000 miles per hour

• 36,000 miles per hour

• 40,000 miles per hour

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What color is the ice on Pluto's surface?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Orange

How long does it take for Pluto to complete one trip around the Sun?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 248 years

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What is the nickname given to a smooth area on Pluto's surface?

• The Diamond

• The Heart

• The Circle

• The Spot

What is the Hubble Space Telescope used to observe Pluto?

• 2010s

• 2000s

• 2020s

• 1990s

What is the main reason why some scientists are saying Pluto shouldn't be considered a major planet?

• It's not made of rock

• It's not round

• It's too far from the Sun

• It's too small

What is the main reason why Pluto is considered a minor planet?

• It's too small

• It's not made of rock

• It's too far from the Sun

• It's not round

What is the name of the spacecraft that traveled to Pluto?

• Cassini

• Voyager 1

• New Horizons

• Curiosity

What is the website where you can find more information about Pluto?

• spacefacts.com

• plutoinfo.com

• mysterydoug.com

• solarsysteminfo.com

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