GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Is Pluto still considered a planet?
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Yes, Pluto is still a planet because it still orbits the sun
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Yes, Pluto is considered a planet because it is big enough to be a planet
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No, pluto is not considered a planet because it is too small, and it its orbit is affected by another star
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No, because pluto does not have any moons.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The International Astronomical Union (IAU ) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full-sized planet. Essentially Pluto meets all the criteria except one-it “has not cleared its neighboring region of other objects.”
Detailed explanation-2: -The State House of Representatives voted that Pluto really is a planet whenever it passes over the state of New Mexico.
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