Multiple choice

The word used to describe the shape of earth is?

  1. Sphere

  2. Oblate spheroid

  3. Circle

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator due to its rotation. This specific shape is called an oblate spheroid or a geoid. While it looks like a sphere from a distance, the oblate spheroid is the more precise geometric description.

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