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TELL ME WHY.UNIT 38
WHY DID PEOPLE ONCE BELIEVE THE EARTH WAS FLAT?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| The line where the Earth and the sky appear to meet. | horizon |
| Shaped like a sphere or globe. | spherical |
| A spherical model of the Earth. | globe |
| A person who studies ideas about knowledge and existence. | philosopher |
| A person with great academic knowledge. | scholar |
| An event in which the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. | lunar eclipse |
| The distance around a circle or sphere. | circumference |
| An organised journey with a particular purpose. | expedition |
| A proposed explanation that can be tested. | hypothesis |
| General agreement among scientists. | scientific consensus |
| A belief that is incorrect. | misconception |
| The ability to analyse information logically. | critical thinking |
| A desire to know or learn something. | curiosity |
| To challenge traditional ideas. | question old beliefs |
| Proof based on observation or experiment rather than opinion. | empirical proof |