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Q · Solar System Medium · 45s
Which of the following is true for dwarf planets?
TopicSolar System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Dwarf planets do not clear their orbital path.
Final Answer: Option C — They orbit the Sun and have enough mass to be nearly round.