Shelly was surprised to learn the dwarf planet Pluto used to be considered a planet. What would have had to be true for Pluto to remain categorized as a planet?

Pluto would need to have an atmosphere.

Pluto would need to clear the neighborhood of its orbit.

Pluto would need to have a larger moon.

Pluto would need to have water or ice.

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Aliyah Hood

18 August, 14:27

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Nigel Curry · Answer 1

The second answer is the correct response, as Pluto is found in the kuiper belt, and there are objects that are roughly the same size as Pluto.