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According to Eratosthenes' measurements, how much does 250,000 stades equal in kilometers?
According to Eratosthenes' measurements, how much does 250,000 stades equal in kilometers?
- 46,245 km (4% error)
- 41,675 km (16% error)
- 41,675 km (4% error)
- 46,245 km (16% error) (correct)
During the summer solstice, at what location did Eratosthenes observe no shadows at noon?
During the summer solstice, at what location did Eratosthenes observe no shadows at noon?
- Moho boundary
- Syene (correct)
- Alexandria
- Tropic
What is the error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of 250,000 stades equaling 41,675 m?
What is the error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of 250,000 stades equaling 41,675 m?
- No error
- 4% error (correct)
- Unknown
- 16% error
What is the Moho boundary?
What is the Moho boundary?
What were the two possible measurements for 1 stade according to Eratosthenes?
What were the two possible measurements for 1 stade according to Eratosthenes?
What is the approximate error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of the Earth's circumference?
What is the approximate error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of the Earth's circumference?
What is the distance in kilometers between Syene and Alexandria according to Eratosthenes' measurements?
What is the distance in kilometers between Syene and Alexandria according to Eratosthenes' measurements?
What is the purpose of Eratosthenes' measurements?
What is the purpose of Eratosthenes' measurements?
What did Eratosthenes observe at noon on the summer solstice in Syene?
What did Eratosthenes observe at noon on the summer solstice in Syene?
What is the significance of the tropic in relation to Eratosthenes' measurements?
What is the significance of the tropic in relation to Eratosthenes' measurements?
