The History of Pluto's Classification in Our Solar System

The History of Pluto's Classification in Our Solar System

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Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Pluto currently classified as?

A planet

An asteroid

A comet

A dwarf planet

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

2004

2006

2008

2010

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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