Proof the Earth is Round

Why do time zones exist on Earth?

• Because the Earth is a square

• Because the Earth is flat

• Because the Earth is round

• Because the Earth is a triangle

What happens to freely moving things like hurricane winds due to the Coriolis Effect?

• They move in a straight line

• They are deflected to the right in the north and left in the south

• They stop moving

• They move faster

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What shape do you make if you walk 10,000 kilometers, turn 90 degrees, and repeat twice on Earth's surface?

• A square

• A circle

• A triangle with three 90 degree angles

• A straight line

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

• By counting the number of sunspots

• By observing the sun's color

• By measuring the length of shadows at different locations

• By measuring the sun's temperature

What happens to the stars at night as you travel north or south?

• They become brighter

• They change position

• They stay the same

• They disappear

What did Ferdinand Magellan's journey prove about the Earth?

• The Earth is flat

• The Earth is a triangle

• The Earth is round

• The Earth is a square

What happens to ships on the ocean as they move away from view?

• They float upwards

• They disappear top first

• They stay visible

• They disappear bottom first

What shape is the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?

• Flat

• Curved

• Triangle

• Square

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What evidence do we have that the Earth is round?

• Stories from sailors

• Myths and legends

• Drawings from ancient times

• Photographic evidence

What happens if you watch the sunset lying down and then quickly stand up?

• The sun moves faster

• The sun changes color

• The sun disappears

• You see the sunset twice