Which of the following statements about Earth's shape is correct?
A) Earth is perfectly spherical.
B) The polar diameter is 42 km (26 mi. ) greater than the equatorial diameter.
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi. ) greater than the polar diameter.
D) Earth is a prolate spheroid.
E) The polar diameter is 10 km (6 mi. ) greater than the equatorial diameter.
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