EXERCISE 1.6: The Challenge of Perspective and Visualizing S…
EXERCISE 1.6: The Challenge of Perspective and Visualizing Scale The enormous difference in size between ourselves and our planet gives us a limited perspective on large-scale features and makes understanding major Earth processes challenging. To appreciate this challenge, consider the relative sizes of familiar objects (use Appendix 1.1 in your lab manual for conversions): Left image p. 16 Relative sizes of a dog and a flea. Right image p. 16 Relative sizes of the Earth and a tall geologist. Part 1.b. Now, think about the relative dimensions of a scientist and the Earth. How many times larger than the scientist is the Earth?
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EXERCISE 1.6: The Challenge of Perspective and Visualizing Scale The enormous difference in size between ourselves and our planet gives us a limited perspective on large-scale features and makes understanding major Earth processes challenging. To appreciate this challenge, consider the relative sizes of familiar objects (use Appendix 1.1 in your lab manual for conversions): Left image p. 16 Relative sizes of a dog and a flea. Right image p. 16 Relative sizes of the Earth and a tall geologist.
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