Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
What is the name of the vast region of icy bodies and dwarf planets, including Pluto, located beyond the orbit of Neptune?
A) Asteroid Belt
B) Oort Cloud
C) Kuiper Belt
D) Heliosphere
Explanation
The Kuiper Belt is a doughnut-shaped region of icy objects, including dwarf planets like Pluto, located beyond Neptune's orbit. The Oort Cloud is much further out and spherical.