Which of the Following Statements About Earth Is Correct

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

• A) It is elongated.
• B) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system.
• C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.) greater than the polar diameter.
• D) Earth is perfectly spherical.

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Definitions:

Investment Centers

Sections of a company treated as separate business units, responsible for their profit and investment.

Controllable Margin

The portion of profit or margin that can be directly influenced by management's actions by controlling certain costs or revenues.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of the assets used in the core operations of a business over a period, important for evaluating investment efficiency.

Controllable Fixed Costs

Fixed costs that management has the ability to influence or change over the short term, such as advertising expenses.