Eratosthenes First Learned About the Position of the Sun in Mid-Summer

question 2

Multiple Choice

Eratosthenes first learned about the position of the Sun in mid-summer by

• A)consulting library information.
• B)setting up a stick at Syene.
• C)setting up a stick at Alexandria.
• D)setting up sticks at both Syene and Alexandria.
• E)none of the above

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