Which of the following statements about Earth is CORRECT?
A) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system.
B) It is elongated.
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.) greater than the polar diameter.
D) Earth is perfectly spherical.
C
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Orbiting molecules of water in a wave touch the sea or lake floor at the depth of the
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