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Article: Different worlds.(data analysis)
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- WR News, Edition 4 (including Science Spin)
- Article date:
- October 6, 2006
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Pluto was recently demoted from planet to dwarf planet. Study the chart comparing Earth with Pluto, Use the information on the chart to find the answer to each question below.
Comparing Earth With Pluto
Category Earth Pluto
Average distance 93 million miles 3.7 billion miles
From the sun
Time to orbit 1 year 248 Earth years
the sun
Diameter7,926 miles 1,430 miles
Average surface 59 degrees Fahrenheit -382 degrees Fahrenheit
Temperature
1. Which planet is farther from the sun?
2. Which planet is colder?
3. What is the ...