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Outgassing, the release of gasses through processes like volcanic venting.
Continent, according to the 6-continent model it is large unbroken land mass completely surrounded by water. An ocean is a large body of salt water not enclosed by land. A sea is a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land.
The shape of the earth is described as an oblate ellipsoid.

 

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