Some objects from the Kuiper belt are classified as "plutoids" and include?
Correct answer: C. Pluto, Eris, and Ceres
- A. Pluto, Cris, and Yeres
- B. Pluto, Bris, and Teres
- C. Pluto, Eris, and Ceres
- D. Yeres, Teres, Ceres
Explanation
Pluto, Eris and Ceres are named dwarf planets, but only Pluto and Eris are officially classified as plutoids because they orbit beyond Neptune; Ceres is included in this commonly used but technically loose grouping. The misspelled names in the other options are distractors.
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