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1

What body in space was recently declassified as a planet?

Pluto

Neptune

Titan

Ganymede

Explanation

Until 2006 Pluto was classified as the ninth planet. At that time, it was declassified as a planet and reclassified as a "dwarf planet."

Neptune is the eighth planet in our solar system. Titan and Ganymede are moods of Saturn and Jupiter, respectively.

2

What body in space was recently declassified as a planet?

Pluto

Neptune

Titan

Ganymede

Explanation

Until 2006 Pluto was classified as the ninth planet. At that time, it was declassified as a planet and reclassified as a "dwarf planet."

Neptune is the eighth planet in our solar system. Titan and Ganymede are moods of Saturn and Jupiter, respectively.

3

What is the approximate age of the universe?

14 billion years

6000 years

72 million years

2014 years

Explanation

The universe was thought to begin because of the Big Bang, which occurred around 14 billion years ago.

4

What is the approximate age of the universe?

14 billion years

6000 years

72 million years

2014 years

Explanation

The universe was thought to begin because of the Big Bang, which occurred around 14 billion years ago.