Compared to the planets in the solar system, the dwarf planet Pluto is
A) similar to the Jovian planets in composition, although it is much smaller in size.
B) similar to the terrestrial planets in composition, although it is much smaller in size.
C) similar to the terrestrial planets in composition, although it is much larger in size.
D) a real oddity, denser than the Jovian planets but lighter than the terrestrial planets.

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Pluto is denser than the gas giants (Jovian planets) but less dense than the rocky terrestrial planets, making it an oddity in terms of composition and density.

Compared to the Planets in the Solar System, the Dwarf