Question is ⇒ The surface of zero elevation around the earth, which is slightly irregular and curved, is known as., Options are ⇒ (A) mean sea level, (B) geoid surface, (C) level surface, (D) horizontal surface., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The surface of zero elevation around the earth, which is slightly irregular and curved, is known as., Options are ⇒ (A) mean sea level, (B) geoid surface, (C) level surface, (D) horizontal surface., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The surface of zero elevation around the earth, which is slightly irregular and curved, is known as.
A.	mean sea level [Wrong Answer]
B.	geoid surface [Correct Answer]
C.	level surface [Wrong Answer]
D.	horizontal surface. [Wrong Answer]
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