Understanding Earth's Shape

What is a "Flat-Earther" in modern context?

• Someone who only studies flat surfaces

• Someone who believes or disbelieves despite evidence

• Someone who lives in flat regions

• Someone who studies ancient Greek astronomy

Which ancient civilization first provided evidence that Earth was round?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

How did ancient Greeks determine Earth was round?

• By sailing around the world

• By observing shadows during lunar eclipses

• By climbing mountains

• By measuring ocean depths

What is "The Blue Marble"?

• A famous painting of Earth

• A photo taken by Apollo 17 astronauts

• A nickname for Neptune

• A type of telescope

What happens when watching a ship sail away toward the horizon?

• It suddenly disappears completely

• It stays visible but gets smaller

• The bottom disappears before the top

• It appears to float in the air

What is the equator?

• The center of the Eastern Hemisphere

• A line at 90° latitude

• A line at 0° latitude

• The boundary between hemispheres

Where is the Prime Meridian located?

• Through the Pacific Ocean

• Through Greenwich, England

• Through the equator

• Through the North Pole

What degree of latitude marks the North Pole?

• 0°N

• 45°N

• 180°N

• 90°N

Which line marks the beginning of each new day?

• The Prime Meridian

• The International Date Line

• The equator

• The Tropic of Cancer

How many degrees are there in the Southern Hemisphere?

• 180

• 45

• 90

• 360