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What is a key characteristic of a dwarf planet?
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It has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit
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- It has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit
- It is not massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity
- It orbits the Sun and is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, but has not cleared its orbital neighborhood
- It has at least one moon
Explanation & Context
According to the IAU definition, a dwarf planet orbits the Sun, is massive enough to be spherical, but shares its orbital path with other celestial bodies.
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