Question

practice it! which of the following is not an accurate reason why pluto was classified as a dwarf planet? which of the following is not an accurate reason why pluto was classified as a dwarf planet? with new technology, astronomers were able to submit a better definition of what a planet is. pluto does not have enough mass to clear its orbit from other debris. pluto is still a planet, but is not a part of the international astronomical union. new technology allowed astronomers to compare pluto to other dwarf planets.

Explanation:

Pluto was re - classified as a dwarf planet due to new definitions of planets by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), one of which is that a planet must clear its orbit of other debris, and Pluto doesn't meet this criterion. Also, new technology helped in comparing it with other dwarf planets. However, the idea that Pluto is still a planet but not part of the IAU is incorrect as the IAU's re - classification determined it as a dwarf planet.

Answer:

Pluto is still a planet, but is not a part of the International Astronomical Union.