ICSE Solutions for Class 9 Geography - Earth As a Planet 👉 Solutions for ICSE Class 9 Geography Voyage - All Chapters 👈 Exercises I. Short Answer Questions Question 1. How can you prove that the earth is a sphere by looking at the Pole Star ? Answer: The Pole Star can be seen at an angle of 90° at the North Pole, as it lies directly at the line of axis of the earth, while its angle decreases towards the Equator i.e. it is 0° at the equator. It is only possible in an quarter arc of a circle. It proves that the earth is a sphere with circular surface. Question 2. Briefly describe the shape of the earth. Answer: The earth has got a spherical shape, slightly bulging at the equator and flattened at the poles. The spherical shape is confirmed by the arrival of a ship seen first by its mast and later on the ship. The satellite picture of the earth, shadow of the earth on the moon as circular, and the views of circular horizons from the height etc. all t...
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