Which geometric shape best describes the true phys...

Brunei DCA CPL(A) General Navigation Practice Questions - Brunei DCA CPL(A) Theoretical Knowledge - General Navigation Exam

Question Number 1

Which geometric shape best describes the true physical shape of the Earth used in aeronautical navigation?

A perfect sphere An oblate spheroid A prolate spheroid A triaxial ellipsoid

✔ Correct Answer:

An oblate spheroid

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