WATER CARDS

Pluto

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A Dwarf Planet in the Kuiper Belt

The image is of Pluto, showing its full round shape with distinct coloration. The planet has a prominent heart-shaped region, mostly light cream to white with varying degrees of brightness, located slightly to the right of center. The left side of Pluto features darker reddish-brown areas, indicating surface variety. The planet displays a mix of gray, white, and reddish-brown patches that create a mottled appearance, hinting at its diverse terrain. The surface has visible textures and patterns suggesting geological features.

Subsurface Reservoir     187💧

Pluto is thought to have a subsurface ocean, about 100 kilometers deep.

Gravity

Pluto’s gravity is 0.06 times the gravity of Earth.

Composition

Rock & Ice

The image depicts a cross-section of Pluto, illustrating its internal structure. The left half shows Pluto’s exterior, dominated by a textured, brown surface representing its icy crust. The right half is a cutaway view revealing the internal layers. In the center is a dark gray region labeled "Rock," representing Pluto’s rocky core. Surrounding the core is a light blue layer labeled "Ocean," indicating a subsurface ocean. Encircling this is a thin layer of pale gray labeled "Water Ice," signifying the outer icy shell. Two black lines with arrows are used to label the "Water Ice" and "Ocean" layers.

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