Dwarf Planets Quiz

Which dwarf planet is known for its elongated shape?

• Ceres

• Haumea

• Pluto

• Eris

Which of the following is a recognized dwarf planet?

• Earth

• Haumea

• Mars

• Venus

What is unique about Pluto's atmosphere?

• It is composed of oxygen and nitrogen

• It is thick and stable

• It expands and contracts with its orbit

• It is composed of hydrogen and helium

Which gases are found in Pluto's atmosphere?

• Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide

• Hydrogen, helium, and ammonia

• Methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide

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Which moon is NOT part of Pluto's smaller moons?

• Styx

• Nix

• Titan

• Kerberos

When was Haumea discovered?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2010

• 1998

What is one of the fastest rotating objects in the solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Haumea

• Jupiter

Where is Makemake located?

• Asteroid Belt

• Kuiper Belt

• Oort Cloud

• Main Belt

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In what year was Makemake's moon discovered?

• 2016

• 2010

• 2005

• 2020

Where is Ceres located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Between Venus and Earth