Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?
A)It is elongated.
B)Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system.
C)The equatorial diameter is 42 km greater than the polar diameter.
D)Earth is perfectly spherical.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equatorial diameter of Earth is about 12,742 km, while the polar diameter is about 12,700 km. This difference in diameter means that the shape of the Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator, making it oblate spheroid in shape. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because Earth is not elongated. Option B is incorrect because Earth is the third largest planet in the solar system. Option D is incorrect because Earth is not perfectly spherical.

Which of the Following Statements About Earth Is Correct