Pluto Discovery Quiz

How was Pluto initially discovered?

• Identified by astronauts

• Detected by scientists using new technology

• Accidentally found during a space mission

• Discovered by analyzing moon rocks

What was a subject of debate among scientists regarding Pluto?

• Whether it should be classified as a planet

• Whether it should be removed from the solar system

• Whether it should be renamed after a famous scientist

Which organization establishes the criteria for defining a planet?

• NASA

• International Astronomical Union (IAU)

• European Space Agency

• United Nations Space Council

How many moons does Pluto have?

• 8

• 1

• 5

Which mission provided new insights about Pluto?

• Voyager

• New Horizons

• Hubble Telescope

How did the discovery of Eris influence Pluto's classification?

• Confirmed Pluto as a planet

• Led to the creation of a new planet category

• Resulted in Pluto losing its planet status

• Had no impact on Pluto's classification

What is the Kuiper Belt?

• A belt astronauts wear in space

• A region in space beyond Neptune

• A region in space beyond Pluto

What was the outcome of the New Horizons mission?

• Discovered new moons around Pluto

• Provided new information about Pluto

• Proved Pluto is made of ice

What tool do astronomers use to study distant objects like Pluto?

• Telescopes

• Rockets

• Satellites

• Microscopes

How does the Pluto classification controversy impact astronomy?

• No impact

• Promotes further exploration and dialogue.

• Causes astronomers to disregard Pluto

• Confirms Pluto as a planet