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maegan_martin

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Clouds, snow, and ice have higher albedos than rocks.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


kbennett34

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Although it orbits a star and is large enough for its own gravity to make it round, Pluto has not cleared most other objects from its orbital path.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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