10 Questions
According to Eratosthenes' measurements, how much does 250,000 stades equal in kilometers?
46,245 km (16% error)
During the summer solstice, at what location did Eratosthenes observe no shadows at noon?
Syene
What is the error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of 250,000 stades equaling 41,675 m?
4% error
What is the Moho boundary?
A nearly spherical boundary separating concentric layers of different compositions in the Earth's interior
What were the two possible measurements for 1 stade according to Eratosthenes?
184.98 m and 166.7 m
What is the approximate error percentage in Eratosthenes' measurement of the Earth's circumference?
4%
What is the distance in kilometers between Syene and Alexandria according to Eratosthenes' measurements?
46,245 km
What is the purpose of Eratosthenes' measurements?
To calculate the Earth's circumference
What did Eratosthenes observe at noon on the summer solstice in Syene?
No shadows were projected
What is the significance of the tropic in relation to Eratosthenes' measurements?
Syene is located close to the tropic
Test your knowledge on Eratosthenes and his measurement of the Earth in this quiz. Explore the concepts of shadows, solstices, and the geographical locations of Syene and Alexandria.
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