Exploring Dwarf Planets in Our Solar System

Which dwarf planet is located in the asteroid belt and is the largest object there?

• Eris

• Haumea

• Ceres

• Pluto

What is the primary reason for the reclassification of Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet?

• Its distance from the Sun

• Its small size

• The discovery of similar objects

• Its lack of atmosphere

Who suggested the name 'Pluto' for the dwarf planet?

• A famous astronomer

• A scientist at NASA

• A Greek philosopher

• A child named Venetia Burney

What is unique about Haumea's shape compared to other dwarf planets?

• It has an egg-like shape

• It is perfectly spherical

• It is flat

• It is shaped like a cube

How long does it take for Haumea to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 150 hours

• 10 hours

• 4 hours

• 24 hours

What is the average length of a day on Makemake?

• 22.5 hours

• 10 hours

• 4 hours

• 150 hours

Which dwarf planet's discovery played a significant role in the reclassification of Pluto?

• Ceres

• Haumea

• Eris

• Makemake

What is the primary composition of Eris's surface?

• Ice and dust

• Liquid water

• Rocky materials

• Gaseous clouds

How long does it take for Eris to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 1,682 Earth years

• 306 Earth years

• 557 Earth years

• 248 Earth years

Which dwarf planet has the strongest gravity among all the dwarf planets?

• Eris

• Haumea

• Pluto

• Ceres