SHAPE OF THE EARTH

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What did people originally believe about the shape of the Earth?

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People originally believed the Earth was flat.

Front

Which explorer’s journey helped prove that the Earth is round?

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Ferdinand Magellan

Front

How was it finally confirmed that the Earth is spherical?

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The Earth is spherical.

Front

Which part of the Earth is slightly flattened?

Back

The poles

Front

What is the exact shape of the Earth called?

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GEOID