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What do you think of the flat earther theory?

The flat earth theory has been debunked by centuries of scientific evidence, from simple observations like seeing ships disappear bottom-first over the horizon to the more complex principles of physics. Believing in a flat earth goes against a vast body of knowledge and evidence supporting the spherical shape of our planet.


What evidence do people have that the earth is circular?

First hand evidence. Some people have seen earth from space/moon. However, we do not need the evidence from space to prove that the Earth is round. The easiest proof is a vanishing horizon. For example, if you stand on a beach and watch a boat, it will disappear from view from the bottom to the top. If the world were flat, the boat would always be visible, but just shrunken in size.


What did Aristotle think about the shape of earth?

Aristotle believed that the Earth was spherical in shape because of the observed curvature of its shadow during a lunar eclipse, the way ships disappear over the horizon, and the circular shape of the Earth's shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse.


What are the different theories about the shape of the earth?

The main theories about the shape of the Earth are the spherical Earth theory, which posits that the Earth is a sphere, and the flat Earth theory, which incorrectly suggests that the Earth is flat. The spherical Earth theory is supported by scientific evidence such as images of the Earth from space and the way ships disappear over the horizon.


Why do you think the earth is not flat?

The earth is not flat because there is overwhelming evidence from science, including satellite images, GPS technology, and the way ships disappear over the horizon, that clearly demonstrates the earth is a spherical shape. Additionally, the laws of physics and gravity support the idea of a spherical earth.

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Why do ships disappear over the horizon?

Ships disappear over the horizon due to the curvature of the Earth. As a ship moves away from an observer, the Earth's surface curves downward, eventually blocking the view of the ship from sight.


Why is it that ships disappear over the horizon?

Ships appear to disappear over the horizon due to the curvature of the Earth. As a ship moves away from an observer, it eventually reaches a point where the curvature of the Earth blocks the line of sight between the observer and the ship, making it seem as though the ship has disappeared.


What is a sentence for scanning?

I am scanning the horizon for ships at sea.


What is a Caribbean shape that makes ships disappear?

Sink


What do you think of the flat earther theory?

The flat earth theory has been debunked by centuries of scientific evidence, from simple observations like seeing ships disappear bottom-first over the horizon to the more complex principles of physics. Believing in a flat earth goes against a vast body of knowledge and evidence supporting the spherical shape of our planet.


What is the plural possessive noun for the word ships'?

The possessive form of the plural noun ships is ships'.example: We watched the ships' outlines against the horizon.


How do observations of ships sailing out to sea support the idea of a round earth?

By the ships disappearing below the horizon


Do all ships and planes disappear in Bermuda triangle?

No, not at all.


Can ship sink or disappear?

Sure ships sink. Titanic for example and hundreds of less famous boats every year. They can also disappear....it is a big ocean out there. Not all ships that go missing are found.


What does Keep a weather eye on the horizon?

Keep a weather eye on the horizon means to watch the horizon or as far as you can look for ships=water, people=land or water, or an animal=land or water.


What is all about Bermuda triangle?

It is a body of water where ships & planes mysteriously disappear.


Why aren't ships pulverized by the currents at the bottom of Niagara Falls?

Ships stay away from the bottom of Niagara Falls.