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Geography GK · Q537

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 537

Q537

What is the shape of the Earth?

A.
Geoid
Answer
B.
Circle
C.
Sphere
D.
Hemi-sphere

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Geoid is the shape of the Earth. There are many reasons why the geoid isn't a sphere. First and foremost, the Earth itself isn't a sphere. It is closer to an ellipsoid, being flattened at the poles by the centrifugal force of its own rotation. But the planet isn't an ellipsoid either, because of topography.