May 08, 2025

HELLO PLUTO

Pluto has fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts since its discovery in the early 20th century. Once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, Pluto’s status has changed over time, sparking debates and curiosity about its unique characteristics. This quiz will test your knowledge of Pluto’s history, features, and the scientific discoveries that have shaped our understanding of this distant world. Whether you're a space buff or just curious, dive in and see how much you really know about the icy dwarf planet!

Pluto Quiz

1. What year was Pluto discovered?
A. 1901
B. 1915
C. 1930
D. 1955

2. Who discovered Pluto?
A. Edwin Hubble
B. Clyde Tombaugh
C. Percival Lowell
D. Carl Sagan

3. In what year was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?
A. 2000
B. 2004
C. 2006
D. 2008

4. Pluto is located in which region of the solar system?
A. Asteroid Belt
B. Kuiper Belt
C. Oort Cloud
D. Orion Arm

5. What is the name of Pluto’s largest moon?
A. Titan
B. Charon
C. Triton
D. Europa

6. How long does it take Pluto to orbit the Sun?
A. 88 Earth days
B. 1 Earth year
C. 248 Earth years
D. 365 Earth years

7. What is Pluto primarily made of?
A. Rock and ice
B. Gas and dust
C. Liquid water
D. Iron and nickel

8. Which NASA spacecraft flew by Pluto in 2015?
A. Voyager 1
B. Cassini
C. New Horizons
D. Juno

9. How many moons does Pluto have (as of current discovery)?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 8

10. Compared to Earth's moon, Pluto is:
A. Larger
B. Smaller
C. About the same size
D. Twice as large

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Answer Key

1. C. 1930
2. B. Clyde Tombaugh
3. C. 2006
4. B. Kuiper Belt
5. B. Charon
6. C. 248 Earth years
7. A. Rock and ice
8. C. New Horizons
9. C. 5
10. B. Smaller