The Flat Earth Society says that the Earth is a flat circle, with the North Pole at the center and giant mountains of ice around the circumference to keep boats and planes from going off the edge. So I guess the earth is flat after all.
A) inappropriate appeal to authority; the source has been cited incorrectly
B) inappropriate appeal to authority; source's claim conflicts with expert opinion and reliability of the source is questionable
C) inappropriate appeal to authority; the issue cannot be settled by expert opinion
D) no fallacy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Flat Earth Society is not recognized as a credible authority on the shape of the Earth by the scientific community, which overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that the Earth is an oblate spheroid. Citing the Flat Earth Society as an authority on this matter conflicts with the consensus of experts in fields such as astronomy, physics, and geology, making it an inappropriate appeal to authority.

The Flat Earth Society Says That the Earth Is a Flat