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Why Is Pluto Not A Planet?

Why Is Pluto Not A Planet?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Life Skills

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses Pluto's reclassification from a planet to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. It explains the criteria for planethood, which Pluto does not meet, and introduces the concept of dwarf planets and plutoids. The video also covers the Kuiper Belt, where Pluto resides, and mentions other celestial bodies like Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. It highlights the New Horizons mission launched by NASA to study Pluto and its moons, set for a flyby in July 2015. The episode concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement and support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?

2000

2006

2010

2015

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celestial body is larger than Pluto in the Kuiper Belt?

Eris

Haumea

Ceres

Makemake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Pluto was not classified as a planet?

It is not spherical

It is too small

It has not cleared its orbital path

It is too far from the Sun

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new category was created for celestial objects like Pluto?

Comets

Asteroids

Dwarf planets

Minor planets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mission was launched to study Pluto after its reclassification?

Voyager

New Horizons

Galileo

Cassini

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