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प्रश्न
“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.
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उत्तर
The actual shape of the Earth is spherical. The curvature of the Earth is small as compared to its big size. For a small area upto 100 sq. miles, this curvature is negligible. Therefore, it appears flat.
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(a) Depth,
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