(a) On crossing this longitude while going to the West, a day is gained and
white crossing to the East a day is lost.
(b) 66 1/2°
(c) Photographs taken from the outer space or satellites show the curvature of the earth.
• During eclipse of the moon, the earth casts a spherical-shaped shadow on the moon.
• Circumnavigation of the earth along a straight path will bring one back.
• Earths horizon
• Other planets are curved and earth is one of planets.
• Different rising and setting times in different places.
• An approaching ship.
Kavungya answered the question on June 7, 2019 at 07:30
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