Sunrise and sunset are not proofs that the Earth is spherical in shape, as they can be observed on other celestial bodies as well.

Source: JAMB · 2024

Sunrise and sunset are not proofs that the Earth is spherical in shape, as they can be observed on other celestial bodies as well.

  1. Venus and Mars
  2. Venus and Jupiter
  3. Mercury and Venus ✓
  4. Mercury and Saturn
Explanation

Mercury and Venus orbit between the Sun and Earth. Mercury is closest to the Sun. Venus is second closest.

Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are beyond Earth’s orbit, farther from the Sun than we are.

Mercury and Venus are called inferior planets because their orbits are inside Earth’s orbit.

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