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Q: What is the radius of the Earth?
  • A. 7456 km
  • B. 6371 km
  • C. 5619 km
  • D. 4728 km
Correct Answer: Option B - Earth is the third planet in terms of distance from the Sun and is the fifth planet in terms of size among the planets. Following are some important facts regarding the Earth- • The shape of the Earth - Spheroid • Radius of earth- 6,371 km. • Mass of the Earth- 5.97237×1024 kg (approximately) • Water part of the Earth – 71% • Terrestrial part of the Earth – 29% • Nickname of the Earth- Blue planet.
B. Earth is the third planet in terms of distance from the Sun and is the fifth planet in terms of size among the planets. Following are some important facts regarding the Earth- • The shape of the Earth - Spheroid • Radius of earth- 6,371 km. • Mass of the Earth- 5.97237×1024 kg (approximately) • Water part of the Earth – 71% • Terrestrial part of the Earth – 29% • Nickname of the Earth- Blue planet.

Explanations:

Earth is the third planet in terms of distance from the Sun and is the fifth planet in terms of size among the planets. Following are some important facts regarding the Earth- • The shape of the Earth - Spheroid • Radius of earth- 6,371 km. • Mass of the Earth- 5.97237×1024 kg (approximately) • Water part of the Earth – 71% • Terrestrial part of the Earth – 29% • Nickname of the Earth- Blue planet.