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Proof of Earth's Shape and Size
Proof of Earth's Shape and Size
earth?
Describe the evidence that supports
your answer.
Oceans are flat
Airplanes all fly level on earth
Ancient Egyptians: The sky was a
tent canopy stretched between
mountains at the four corners of the
Earth.
Inca: Called their land
Tehuantinsuyu: "The Four Corners of
the Earth"
HOW DID THEY PROVE THAT
THE EARTH IS ROUND?
Ships appear to sink gradually
below horizon
Polaris
Polaris
North Star
This is the star that
lies in space
practically over the
geographic North
Pole of the earth.
90º
Polaris – Fixed Point above the
North Pole
Center of
Earth=
center of
gravity
The Oblate Sphere
The difference is small
We can not see it with the naked eye
It still appears like a sphere
Be careful on multiple choice
Why is the earth not perfectly
round?
Earth’s rotation causes…
Bulging at equator
Flattening at the poles
How big is Earth?
Having established the shape, what is the
size?
Question: