Pluto's Status Was Changed from a Classical Planet to a Dwarf

question 84

Multiple Choice

Pluto's status was changed from a classical planet to a dwarf planet primarily because of its:

• A) lack of an atmosphere
• B) small mass
• C) large distance
• D) ice-covered surface
• E) many moons.

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