The Circular Shape of the Earth's Shadow on the Moon

question 21

Multiple Choice

The circular shape of the Earth's shadow on the Moon during a lunar eclipse suggested to the Greeks that the Earth was

• A) cylindrical in shape
• B) at the center of the Universe
• C) flat
• D) spherical in shape

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