What is Pluto?

Answer 1

Pluto is a dwarf planet that is supposed to be no longer a planet (It is still considered a planet because of its history in the solar system. Some astronomers want to prove that Pluto is still a planet even though it is more likely known as an asteroid). It is the planet farthest from the sun.

Answer 2

Pluto is believed to have a rocky core covered with water and methane ice. It's rather high albedo gives further credence to the possibility of the surface being ice (ice is fairly reflective).

Answer 3

Pluto is now a dwarf planet,it does not belong to the category of a planet.This is becoz Pluto does not confirm to the recognised elliptical path while going arpund sun.Besides it is only about 20 times as massive as Orcus near it which has a similar orbit.

Answer 4

Pluto is a dwarf planet in our solar system, located beyond the orbit of Neptune. It was formerly considered the ninth planet, but was reclassified in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union. Pluto has a rocky core and a thin atmosphere composed mainly of nitrogen and methane.

Answer 5

it is not known as a planet any more it is a dwarf planet because it is so small!

Answer 6

I would describe pluto as far away,lonely, dwarf-like,and composed of ice and rock.

Answer 7

No. I would classify Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is another name for a very large ball-shaped asteroid.

Answer 8

small, icy and cold