Who was the first to measure the circumference of the Earth?
A. Erechtheus
B. Aegeus
C. Eratosthenes
D. Apheidas
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Eratosthenes was the first person to calculate the size of the earth. He was also the first person to use the word “Geography”.Related Questions on Earth
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A. June 21st
B. January 3rd
C. July 4th
D. September 23rd
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A. Low latitudes
B. Mid-latitudes
C. Sub tropics
D. High latitudes
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A. Tuesday at 8.35 PM
B. The same day at 7.30 PM
C. The same day at 7:30 AM
D. The same day at 10:00AM
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