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why is pluto classified as a dwarf planet? choose the 3 correct answers…

Question

why is pluto classified as a dwarf planet? choose the 3 correct answers
it is neither rocky or icy like the other planets
because it does not have an atmosphere
it is a very small planet and wobbles as its largest moon, charon, revolves around it.
it does not have a clear orbital path, there is debris in the kuiper belt
it has an eccentric orbit that is not in the same plane as the other planets and it sometime cuts in front of neptune
it is so far from the sun and doesnt get much sunlight

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Pluto is small and its orbit is affected by its large moon Charon. It also has an eccentric orbit not in the same plane as other planets and has debris in its orbital path in the Kuiper - Belt. These are key reasons for its dwarf - planet classification.

Answer:

C. It is a very small planet and wobbles as its largest moon, Charon, revolves around it.
D. It does not have a clear orbital path, there is debris in the Kuiper Belt
E. It has an eccentric orbit that is not in the same plane as the other planets and it sometime cuts in front of Neptune