What property of Pluto lead to its demotion from planet to dwarf planet?
A)Its non-spherical surface
B)Pluto does not dominate the space associated with its orbit.
C)Pluto is too small to be a true planet.
D)Pluto is made of ices,rather than rocks and metals.

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Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet because it does not clear its orbit of other objects, which is a criterion set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for a body to be considered a planet.

What Property of Pluto Lead to Its Demotion from Planet