Why Pluto is a Dwarf Planet

Reclassifying Pluto as a ___ planet aimed to refine our understanding of celestial bodies.

Why was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006?

• It failed to clear its orbital path

• It collided with another celestial body

• It changed color drastically

• It grew in size significantly

How did the reclassification of Pluto impact the definition of planets?

• It expanded the criteria for defining planets

• It had no impact on the definition of planets

• It helped establish clearer criteria for defining planets

• It removed Pluto from the list of planets

What distinguishes dwarf planets from the eight recognized planets in terms of their orbit?

• They share their orbit with other objects

• They have a different shape

• They are smaller in size

• They have a different composition

How did the International Astronomical Union contribute to the reclassification of Pluto?