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Pluto was removed from the list of planets because a planet is now defined as an object that:

orbits the Sun.
is large enough to have become round due to the force of its own gravity.
dominates the neighborhood around its orbit.
Pluto does not dominate its neighborhood.
What is the most likely reason for changing the classification of Pluto?
O A new scientist decided to change the definition of planet.
New information developed about objects in space.
O Updated technology revealed nothing new about Pluto.
O Scientists wanted to publish new discoveries about space exploration.

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Answer:

q new scientists decided to change the definition of planet

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