Pluto's Planet Classification

When was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

• 2004

• 2006

• 2008

• 2010

How can studying Pluto and its moons help us understand the outer reaches of our solar system?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The New Horizons spacecraft provided valuable data and images of Pluto during its flyby in 2015. What is the classification of Pluto as per the International Astronomical Union?

What makes Pluto stand out compared to other planets?

• Large size

• Regular orbit

• Unique composition

• High temperature

How many known moons does Pluto have?

• Two

• Five

• Ten

• Zero