The History of Pluto's Classification in Our Solar System

What is Pluto currently classified as?

• A planet

• An asteroid

• A comet

• A dwarf planet

Why do astronomers and researchers still find Pluto interesting despite its reclassification?

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Why was Pluto reclassified from a planet?

• Due to its size and orbit not meeting the criteria

• Because it was too far from the Sun

• Because it was discovered to be a moon of another planet

• Due to its atmosphere being composed of methane

When was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

• 2004

• 2006

• 2008

• 2010

The history of Pluto's classification serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of ___ in our universe.