Three of the following are common misconceptions that elementary or secondary students are likely to have. Which one is not commonly found?
A) Any moving object must have a force continually acting on it.
B) Most animals can survive for months without food.
C) Boundaries between countries are designated by actual lines marked on the earth's surface.
D) The earth is shaped like a disk.

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The other three misconceptions are commonly found among elementary or secondary students. The first misconception (A) is due to the common belief that an object must be constantly pushed to continue its motion, which is not true according to Newton's first law of motion. The third misconception (C) is often assumed because countries are commonly represented on maps with visible borders, giving the impression that the borders are physical boundaries. The fourth misconception (D) is often perpetuated by flat earth conspiracies or lack of exposure to accurate depictions of the shape of the earth. The second misconception (B) is not commonly found, as most students understand that animals require food to survive.

Three of the Following Are Common Misconceptions That Elementary or Secondary