TOP 10 REASONS Why We Know the Earth is Round

TOP 10 REASONS Why We Know the Earth is Round

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Physics, Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video explains various proofs of Earth's roundness, including time zones, the Coriolis effect, and spherical geometry. It discusses how the sun's position and star visibility change with latitude, and how circumnavigation and horizon observations support a spherical Earth. The video concludes with evidence from lunar eclipses and photographs.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What phenomenon causes freely moving objects to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

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How can you measure the Earth's curvature using shadows?

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What happens to the appearance of stars as you travel north or south?

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Describe the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's journey in relation to the Earth's shape.

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What evidence do we have that supports the idea that the Earth is round?

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