The Five Dwarf Planets

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Objective

I can name the five dwarf planets.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Name three of the five dwarf planets mentioned in the video.

2

Which dwarf planet is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

List the five dwarf planets mentioned in the video. Explain the key difference between a planet and a dwarf planet, and provide an example of each from the video. Describe the location of each of the five dwarf planets mentioned in the video.

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