On what part of the Earth, besides the North pole, is it possible to go in all directions and end up at the place that you started at? (It is not South pole)
2006-09-11 19:38:37 · 4 answers · asked by Christina L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Any place on earth. It's a sphere. You keep going straight in one direction you'll eventually end up in the same place you started regardless of where you started.
2006-09-11 19:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by dreamangel263 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you travel in a straight line (allowing for the curvature of the earth), if you departed from one point, you would eventually come right back to that point anywhere on earth. The earth is generally recognized as a sphere. In reality it is not precisely that, but for purposes of this argument we can assume it is. Also, I guess we would have to assume that you can travel over tall obstacles, withstand harsh climates, and deep waters with no problem. Your speed of travel is another important consideration in this problem. You must travel at a rate high enough to complete a journey of about 25,000 miles within your lifetime, and carry sufficient supplies to make this statement correct.
If you were to fly at 25,000 ft. on this mission, you would need enough relief crew, adequate supplies and fuel to do the job.
2006-09-11 19:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you continue in a straight line then I woudl think ANYWHERE is the answer you are looking for.
Certainly anywhere on the equator when traveling in easterly or westerly directions.
If you're on a certain longitudinal plane and travel strictly north or south, you will also end up at the same point.
2006-09-11 19:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sizematic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth is an oblate spheroid.So u can start at any point,go in any direction on the earth's surface and can come back to the same place.
2006-09-11 20:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋