Question

Why is the shape of the Earth called an Oblate Spheroid?..




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Answer 1

Answer:

The rotation of the earth causes the earth to swell more at the equator, compared to at the poles. When the earth rotates, there is a strong outward force on the earth matter near the equator. This force causes the swelling, and gives the earth the oblate spheroid shape.