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The term that best describes the shape of the earth is _____________.

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Ellipse
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Geoid
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Globe
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Sphere
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Solution

The correct option is B Geoid
  • Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator . That is why, its shape is described as a Geoid. Geoid means an earth-like shape.
  • Ellipse - Planets when move around the sun forms an elliptical path.
  • Globe is the model of the earth.

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