Why Is Ceres Not Considered a Planet

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why is Ceres not considered a planet?

• A) It does not orbit the Sun.
• B) It is not spherical.
• C) Its orbit is too elliptical.
• D) It orbits within the asteroid belt.

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