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Pluto is too small to be considered a planet but since it has all other characteristics of a planet it is considered a dwarf planet .

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Earth is classified as a planet because it orbits the sun, has enough mass to form a roughly spherical shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris. Pluto, on the other hand, does not meet the definition of a planet because it has not cleared its orbit and is part of a region with other similar sized objects called the Kuiper Belt.

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Which planet mercury mars earth Pluto is not a planet?

Pluto is not a planet (it's a dwarf planet)


What is the size of Pluto to earth and how much smaller is Pluto to earth?

Pluto is smaller than Earth, with a diameter of about 2,377 kilometers compared to Earth's diameter of about 12,742 kilometers. Pluto is roughly 1/6th the size of Earth.


How big is the planet Pluto to the planet Earth?

Pluto is tiny. Earth is 12,756 km in diameter, Pluto is only about 2,390 km. That is only about 70% the size of the Moon (which is itself 1/4 the size of Earth.) In terms of Mass, Pluto only has about 1/460 of Earth's. Surface gravity of Pluto is only about 5% of Earth's.


What is the most unique planet besides earth?

pluto, even though its not a planet, it has to be pluto, why? because its micky mouse's dog:D


Which is colder Earth or Pluto?

The temperature range on Earth is from about minus 90°C to 58°C (-130°F to 136°F)The temperature on Pluto is from about minus 240°Cto - 218°C (-400°F to - 360°F). Pluto is so cold that the gases of its atmosphere freeze onto the surface when it is farthest from the Sun.

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Which planet mercury mars earth Pluto is not a planet?

Pluto is not a planet (it's a dwarf planet)


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Pluto's gravity is 8% of Earth's.


Are there more things different with Pluto and Earth?

Earth is a planet and Pluto is a Disney character


Which planet is closest to the sun mercury earth Jupiter Pluto?

Mercury. P.S. Pluto is not a planet.


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1 - The Earth as Pluto is no longer a planet but a dwarf planet.


Is Pluto a planet or some type of satellite?

Pluto is a dwarf planet, so it is technically, it is not a planet like earth or mars.


What is the size of Pluto to earth and how much smaller is Pluto to earth?

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Which planet is most beautiful?

the earth is the most beautiful planet and pluto


Which plant is farthest from earth?

Planet furthest from earth? Neptune, since Pluto is no longer considered a planet.But, if you do consider Pluto a planet, then normally, the furthest planet from Earth is Pluto, but sometimes it is Neptune. (Pluto's orbit crosses Neptune's).