5 Questions
What shape does Michelle Thaller assert the Earth is?
Round
What did B.o.B. claim to use to prove the Earth is flat?
Laws of math and physics
According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, what kind of words are 'using math and physics' to prove the Earth is flat?
Fighting words
What does Michelle Thaller suggest using to observe the roundness of the Earth?
Pair of binoculars
Why does Neil deGrasse Tyson mention the need to counteract 'forces from the dark side'?
B.o.B.'s claim about the Earth's shape
Study Notes
The Earth's Shape
- Michelle Thaller asserts that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator.
Flat Earth Claims
- Rapper B.o.B. claimed to use photos taken from a high altitude to prove the Earth is flat.
- According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, 'using math and physics' to prove the Earth is flat is a misuse of scientific words.
Observing the Earth's Roundness
- Michelle Thaller suggests using ships disappearing over the horizon or satellite imagery to observe the roundness of the Earth.
Forces from the Dark Side
- Neil deGrasse Tyson mentions the need to counteract 'forces from the dark side' to emphasize the importance of countering pseudoscience and misinformation with evidence-based facts.
Test your knowledge about the shape of the Earth with this quiz that delves into the scientific evidence proving that the Earth is round. Explore key concepts in astronomy and gain insights from experts like Bill Nye, Michelle Thaller, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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