Is the Earth round?
The planet Earth is generally considered to be round, although it is not a perfect sphere. The poles are slightly depressed, making the Earth slightly thicker around the equator.
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### Instruction: Is the Earth round?
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### Response: The planet Earth is generally considered to be round, although it is not a perfect sphere. The poles are slightly depressed, making the Earth slightly thicker around the equator.