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The earth is round.L know this because there are inner parts of the earth.Like there are inner parts of a ball.But,you can’t say the earth is flat because then yo would be taking the way the whole fact that their is more to the earth that just humans,animals,water,and land.Its like saying that a cake is flat but you know inside theres cream filling.
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Why is it so difficult to have an accurate representation of the Earth on a flat map?
because the earth is round
When do people know that the earth is round?
Hard answer as the question could be read as when did people know that the earth is round, or how do people know that the earth is round. Historically, many people have been credited with the theory of spherical earth, dating back to ancient Greece. Many philosophers of Ancient Greece spoke of earth being round, but most often the credit is given to Pythagoras. The explanation that the world wasn't flat was by observing changes in altitude and the placement of the stars in different locations as they moved around the pole.
What did Galileo discover with his telescope?
He discovered that the earth was round not flat.
What is a system for mapping the round the earth on a flat surface called?
Its called a projection map
Why are global grid properties apt to be distorted on maps?
B/c maps are flat, andthe Earth is round. You can't make a perfect image of a round object on a flat surface.
What is a way of showing the round earth on a flat surface?
on a flat map
Was the world flat before?
no the world has always been round. but it was believed that the earth was flat because pioneers never traveled far enough to know then some one was smart enough to realize the earth was round.
Is earth round or has flat surfaces up and down?
the earth is not perfecly round
What did Magellan's prove?
that the earth is round just like what Magellan said ... `The church says the earth is flat, but I know that it is round, for I have seen the shadow on the moon, and I have more faith in a shadow than in the church"
How did Aristotle know that the earth was not flat way back in 350 BCE?
Aristotle knew that the earth was round because of the way the constellations moved.
When did people know the earth is round?
People have known the earth is round for over 2,000 years and did experiments. very is likely the Egyptians and Moses thought it was round. most people like flat earthers dont know people knew the earth was round before Columbus.
The astronauts that did land on the moon what did the earth look like from space...round or flat?
round
Why was the earth flat long ago?
The Earth was never flat. The Flat Earth society believe they have proof that the Earth is flat but other no individuals or organisations have ever seriously considered that the Earth was not round since the ancient Greeks.
Do you believe in flat Earth Why?
Maybe someone who is trying to prove that and doesn't know the right answer
What was proven by voyage Magellan?
that the earth is round just like what Magellan said ... `The church says the earth is flat, but I know that it is round, for I have seen the shadow on the moon, and I have more faith in a shadow than in the church"
Why is the earth round instead of flat?
Round is an infinitely more efficient design to accommodate the rotations, orbits and movements of the planets and galaxies. Can't imagine a "flat-disk" planet-design doing (or trying to do) what the round, circular design does.
How do people know that the earth is round and not flat?
Have you ever heard any news about people falling off Earth's edge? yeah but that doesn't really answer the question.
