alleryAbout how long is Earth's circumference?
A4,000 km
B400,000 km
C14,000 km
D40,000 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 40,000 km
1. Earth is a rounded ellipsoid.
2. Its circumference is about 40,000 km.
3. 4,000 km is too small, and 400,000 km is closer to the Earth to Moon distance.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earth, Lead section_
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