2007-10-01 06:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by jim1 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
with the tree line being on a mtnside some trees are closer some further the perspective view i would consider a third dimension in the horizon
2007-10-01 06:42:09 · update #1
Hi. No. The horizon is a simple circle whose diameter is a function of how curved the surface is and how far from that surface you are. (An "event horizon" is different.)
2007-10-01 06:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the 'horizon' is simply 'how far you can see' at it's end. There is 'depth' only in the measurement BETWEEN you and the horizon. The 'width' of the horizon can be different according to 'where' you are and whether there are any 'geographical or geological things' between you and the horizon, and at the horizon, so the 'width' doesn't do anything to 'define' the 'horizon' ... the horizon is ALWAYS 'how far you can see' between land/water and 'air' ... there is NO 'horizon' in outer space, since there is no 'line' between the land/water and 'air' ...
2007-10-01 06:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the horizon itself does not have depth.
The atmosphere above the horizon does; the closer to the horizon you are looking, the thicker the slice of atmosphere you are looking through.
2007-10-01 06:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so from my definition of a "horizon".
2007-10-01 06:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by wgh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is a curved line.
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2007-10-01 06:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋