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Why did the Europeans think the earth is flat in 1600?
No one believed that the earth was flat in the 1600 it was a well know fact that the world was round. This myth that people used to believe that the world was flat didn't exsist before 1870-1920. The myth probably came to existance because it was way more intriguing that Colombus in a world where everyone thought was flat was the only one who believed it was round.
What is a small flat copy of the earth called?
A small flat copy of the Earth is called a map. It is a representation of the Earth's surface, showing geographical features and locations in a scaled-down form.
Who claimed the earth was flat?
There is a common misconception that historical figures like Christopher Columbus believed the Earth was flat. In reality, most educated people in Columbus's time knew that the Earth was round. The idea that Columbus was trying to prove the Earth's roundness is more of a myth.
What is a system of mapping the round earth on a flat surface called?
A system of mapping the round earth on a flat surface is called a map projection. Map projections are used to represent the Earth's curved surface on a two-dimensional map. Different map projections have different strengths and weaknesses depending on the purpose of the map.
Who is the first man who discovered earth was round or flat?
The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is often credited with being one of the first to propose that the Earth was round in the 6th century BC. However, the idea of a spherical Earth was further popularized by the philosopher Plato and astronomer Aristotle.
What is a system for mapping the round earth on a flat surfaces called?
mercator
How many flat surfaces does a circle have?
Two. Considering this is a two-dimensional object, cut out of a piece of paper it would have two flat surfaces, the front and the back. If your talking a about a sphere, the three-dimensional object of a circle, it has no flat surfaces considering it is round.
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.
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.
Is the question the earth is flat a testable hypothesis?
Yes, it is. Satellite imaging will negate the hypothesis and prove that Earth is round, not flat.
What can be a problem if the earth is round and maps are flat?
Lol Nothen
What do you call a flat map earth's round surface?
guff
What is a way of showing the round earth on a flat surface?
on a flat map
What are the flat bits at the top and the bottom of the earth called?
The earth is round, due to gravity, so there are no flat bits at the top and bottom.
How can you walk on the underneath of the earth if it is round?
The earth is not round... it is flat!!! Gravity keeps on the earth and that is how we stay on earth, because if we didn't have gravity we would float into space and DIE!!!
What gilding joints?
A gilding joint is a synovial joint in which bony surfaces that a joint hold are flat or slightly round.
