4th Class Science Earth and Universe Question Bank Earth and Universe

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    Pluto was demoted to be a ______ planet in ______.

    A)  Dwarf, August 24, 2006         

    B)  Giant, August 24, 2006

    C)  Dwarf, August 15, 2005         

    D)  Giant, August 15, 2005

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    On August 24, 2006 the International Astronomical Union redefined a planet and according to this new definition, Pluto could not qualify to be a planet. Thus, it was demoted to be a dwarf planet.


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