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________________ was a Portuguese explorer who sailed around the world and proved that the Earth is round

A _____ is a simple and accurate model of the Earth

Pictures taken from space prove that Earth is almost _________ in shape

Select the most appropriate statement

• Earth is round

• Earth is spherical in shape

• Earth is round but it is flattened slightly at the top and at the bottom

• None of these

A globe is

(Multiple options can be correct)

• simple and accurate model of Earth

• shows distribution of land and water on surface of Earth

• shows correct shape, size and location of the continents and oceans

• represent the surface of the Earth on a flat surface

Earth is a unique planet because

(Multiple options can be correct. Choose most relevant option(s))

• it is very beautiful

• it is the only planet in our solar system that has water and air

• it is the only planet with life on it

• it is round in shape

A __________ is a representation of the Earth's surface or a part of it on a flat surface

A book of maps is called _____

_______________ was the first map-maker to publish a collection of maps in the form of book

Gerardus Mercator was

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• French

• Flemish