WAEC Geography 2000 Question 14

Question 14

The Earth and Solar System

The solar system comprises the sun and

  1. A.six planets
  2. B.seven planets
  3. C.eight planets
  4. D.nine planet
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (nine planet)

Explanation

When this paper was set (2000), the solar system was taught as having nine planets including Pluto (Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006).