Why are Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Makemake, and Haumea classified as dwarf planets?

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Why are Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Makemake, and Haumea classified as dwarf planets?

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Answer: Because they are smaller than all other planets and its in the name dwarf meaning small

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