Pluto

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. This topic is part of Astronomy within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Pluto trivia questions

Pluto is classified as what type of world?

Answer: Dwarf planet

Bonus fact: Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.

Pluto lies primarily in what region beyond Neptune?

Answer: Kuiper Belt

Bonus fact: The Kuiper Belt contains many icy bodies.

What is Pluto's largest moon?

Answer: Charon

Bonus fact: Charon is so large relative to Pluto that the two orbit a point outside Pluto itself.

Which former planet is now classified as a dwarf planet?

Answer: Pluto

Bonus fact: Pluto was reclassified by the IAU in 2006.

How many major planets orbit the Sun?

Answer: Eight

Bonus fact: Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet.

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