It takes Pluto a longer time to orbit the sun than the Earth does because Pluto
A) has much further to go.
B) goes much slower.
C) Choices A and B are both correct.
D) Choices A and B are both incorrect.

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Pluto takes longer to orbit the Sun than Earth does because it is much further from the Sun, resulting in a longer orbital path, and it moves at a slower average speed due to its distance from the Sun. Both factors contribute to its lengthy orbital period.

It Takes Pluto a Longer Time to Orbit the Sun