Jupiter is significantly thicker through the equator than it is through the poles.The word we use to describe such a planetary shape is:
A) oblate.
B) obtuse.
C) oblique.
D) obese.

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The term "oblate" is used to describe a planetary shape where the equatorial diameter is larger than the polar diameter, resulting in a flattened shape at the poles. This is the case with Jupiter, which has a significant amount of flattening at the poles, making it an oblate spheroid. The other options are not applicable or relevant to describe Jupiter's shape.

Jupiter Is Significantly Thicker Through the Equator Than It Is