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if we remove all of Earth's seas and oceans it would no longer be a sphere,since the water all over covers it ,it appears a sphere,right?
Earth Without Oceans: Why It Would No Longer Be a Sphere
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around the implications of removing Earth's oceans and how it affects the planet's shape, specifically questioning whether it would still be considered a sphere. Participants explore the relative scale of Earth's features, including oceans and mountains, in relation to its overall size.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss the depth of oceans compared to Earth's diameter and question the significance of these dimensions in defining the planet's shape. There are considerations of Earth's oblate spheroid nature and how that relates to the removal of water.
Discussion Status
The conversation is ongoing, with participants sharing observations about the relative sizes of Earth's features. Some provide analogies, such as comparing Earth to an apple, to illustrate their points. There is no explicit consensus, but various interpretations of Earth's shape and dimensions are being explored.
Contextual Notes
Participants note that Earth's oceans are relatively shallow compared to its overall size, which raises questions about the importance of these features in defining its shape. The discussion also touches on the concept of Earth's oblate spheroid form and how that might change without oceans.