CTET 2 Math and Science Feb 2015 Paper

Question : 73 of 120

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A class VIII student makes the statement : "We live inside the Earth and it is round. That's why Columbus's ship returned to the starting point." How is the science teacher of class VIII best advised to react ?

Reject the statement and tell the child that it is like a globe and we live on the surface of the round Earth.
Challenge the child's idea by presenting pictures taken from the space and helping her in understanding how large the radius of the Earth is.
Explain that although the Earth is round like a ball yet it appears circular like plate.
Accept the statement as it indicates the child's idea and needs to be respected

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