The geometric form of the earth is approximately that of

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The geometric form of the earth is approximately that of

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{'geometric form': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'oblate spheroid': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'prolate spheroid': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'sphere': [2, 0, 8, 5], 'tetrahedron': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'earth': [0, 1, 1, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2, an oblate spheroid.

An oblate spheroid is a three-dimensional geometric shape that is formed by spinning an ellipse around its shorter axis. It is characterized by a slightly flattened shape at the poles and a bulging in the middle, similar to a sphere that has been squashed slightly.

Option 1, a sphere, is not the correct answer because while the earth is nearly round, it is not a perfect sphere. It is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator.

Option 3, a prolate spheroid, is not correct because it is the opposite of an oblate spheroid. A prolate spheroid is formed by spinning an ellipse around its longer axis, resulting in a shape that is elongated along its axis.

Option 4, a tetrahedron, is not correct because a tetrahedron is a four-sided polyhedron with triangular faces, which does not accurately represent the shape of the earth.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, an oblate spheroid.