The major property that differentiates a dwarf planet from a major planet is that dwarf planets
A) are not perfect spheres.
B) are composed of mostly water ice.
C) are found beyond Neptune's orbit.
D) are not the single dominant object in their orbit.
E) may not have moons.

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Dwarf planets are not the single dominant object in their orbit, meaning they have not cleared their orbital path of other debris, unlike major planets.

The Major Property That Differentiates a Dwarf Planet from a Major