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An oblate spheroid is a rotationally symmetric ellipsoid having a polar axis shorter than the diameter of the equatorial circle whose plane bisects it. An M&M's, Smarties or Skittles candy is an app...
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The earth isn't a perfect sphere because it's an oblate speroid - flattened poles and bulging equator.
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(called an oblate ellipsoid by Tietze 1965, p. 27). An oblate spheroid is a surface of revolution obtained by rotating an ellipse about its minor axis ...
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Oblate Spheroid; The true shape of the Earth called an Oblate Spheroid. The term "Oblate" refers to it's slightly oblong appearance. The term "Spheroid" means that it is almost a sphere, but not quite. One of the most important things to remember about the Earth's shape is that it is only very slightly oblate.
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What is the difference between a ellipse and an oblate spheroid? Read answer... ... How does the oblate spheroid of the earth indicate that the mantle must be write? ... Why does the earth describe as oblate spheroid?
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Because of its rotation, the Earth's shape is more like an oblate spheroid than a sphere. In cartography, in fact, the Earth is often assumed to be a standard oblate spheroid. ... Why does the earth describe as oblate spheroid?
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Briefly describe the definitions of Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) and Projected Coordinate System (PCS). ... Briefly describe how to visually check maps for the use of common projected coordinate systems.
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You have properly described the basic oblate shape. But a description of the relative highs and lows, or longer or shorter radii in zones does not actually say how they got that way. You could describe your oblate differently and still be correct.
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