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Other Objects in the Solar System

Question 6 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A

Use the information from the article to answer the question.PlutoWhy is Pluto now called a dwarf planet?

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In 2003, astronomers discovered a new object beyond Pluto that they named Eris. That discovery caused astronomers to talk about the defining characteristics of a planet. They decided that because of its size and location, Pluto, along with Eris, were not planets. Pluto, Eris, and objects like them are now classified as dwarf planets.

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