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Why might standing in a large field make the Earth appear flat?
Why might standing in a large field make the Earth appear flat?
- The field's terrain is naturally flat
- The curvature of the Earth is not visible from the field
- The Earth is actually flat
- The field's vastness creates an illusion of flatness (correct)
What happens to the bottom part of a boat as it sails away from the seashore?
What happens to the bottom part of a boat as it sails away from the seashore?
- It becomes clearer due to atmospheric conditions
- It remains visible throughout the journey
- It merges with the water and becomes invisible
- It vanishes before the top due to the horizon line (correct)
Why can't a person standing outside Chicago see the Rocky Mountains if the Earth is flat?
Why can't a person standing outside Chicago see the Rocky Mountains if the Earth is flat?
- The atmosphere distorts the view
- The Earth is actually flat
- The Rocky Mountains are not visible from Chicago
- The curvature of the Earth obstructs the view (correct)
What observation supports the idea that the Earth is round?
What observation supports the idea that the Earth is round?
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Why does the text mention the inability to see the Rocky Mountains from Chicago?
Why does the text mention the inability to see the Rocky Mountains from Chicago?
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Study Notes
Earth's Shape Debunking Flat Earth Theory
- Standing in a large field might make the Earth appear flat due to the limited horizon, creating an optical illusion.
- As a boat sails away from the seashore, the bottom part disappears from view first, which would not be possible if the Earth were flat.
- A person standing outside Chicago cannot see the Rocky Mountains, even if the Earth is flat, because the curvature of the Earth gets in the way, blocking the line of sight.
- The fact that ships disappear from the bottom up as they sail away is an observation that supports the idea that the Earth is round.
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Test your knowledge about the shape of the Earth with this quiz! Explore the evidence and scientific reasoning behind the planet's roundness. Challenge your understanding of Earth's shape and learn fascinating facts about its curvature.
