When a ship appears over the distant horizon the

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Geography - 2009 (Objective) Subject: Geography

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When a ship appears over the distant horizon the
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When a ship appears over the distant horizon, the mast is seen before the hull. This is due to the curvature of the Earth. As the ship approaches, the hull gradually appears above the horizon, and eventually, the whole ship can be seen. This phenomenon is known as "looming". The distance at which a ship can be seen above the horizon depends on the height of the observer and the height of the ship's mast above the water.
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