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What is a flat map called that represents a portion of the round earth?

A flat map that represents a portion of the round earth is called a "map projection". Map projections are used to display the three-dimensional earth on a two-dimensional surface, like a paper map.


The astronauts that did land on the moon what did the earth look like from space...round or flat?

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How many flat surfaces does a round paper cup have?

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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 is a representation of the earth on a flat piece of paper?

A chart or a map.