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Is earth round or has flat surfaces up and down?
Earth is not completely flat, nor does it have sharp edges. It is a three-dimensional shape with a slightly flattened sphere-like structure, often described as an oblate spheroid because it bulges slightly at the equator and flattens at the poles.
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.
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.
Evidences that prove the real shape of the earth?
Evidence that supports the spherical shape of the Earth includes photos of Earth from space, the way ships disappear hull first over the horizon, the curvature seen at high altitudes, and the way constellations change as you travel north or south. These, along with other scientific measurements and experiments, have all contributed to confirming the Earth's round shape.
How long have people been aware that the earth is flat?
3000 years ago someone discovered the earth was round and before that they thought it was flat.
Is the world flat or round?
the world is round, it was discovered by Christopher Columbus.:)Before that it was discovered by the ancient Greeks who measured the diameter of the earth to an accuracy of a few per cent.
Who discovered the world was round not flat?
christphor columbus
When was it discovered that the world is flat?
It was not discovered, it was assumed until proved otherwise.
What was christopher Columbus main accomplishment?
he discovered that the is not flat it is round
When did they discovered the earth was round?
The E arth is NOT round but a spheroid(a slightly flattened sphere). Aristothenes, A Classical Greek mathemtician calculated the circumference of the Earth, some two and half thousand years ago. It then took Columbus some fifteen hundred years later to physically sail round the world.
Who was the person that discovered that the world was round?
This had been known since the ancient Greeks. It is a fable that people didn't know this. Despite the fact we have seen earth from space there are people who think the earth is flat.
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
