how did Magellan prove that the shape of the earth is round like a ball
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Answer:He became the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean, and the first to sail around the world. Magellan's voyage proved that the Earth was round
Today, scientists use geodesy, which is the science of measuring Earth's shape, gravity and rotation. Geodesy provides accurate measurements that show Earth is round. With GPS and other satellites, scientists can measure Earth's size and shape to within a centimeter
September 6, 1522
His expedition continued back to Spain, arriving on September 6, 1522, and thus providing tangible evidence that the world was round. Ironically, the question of the shape of the Earth was still not resolved.
explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan changed the course of history when 500 years ago he embarked on a voyage around the world