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Which Greek scientist first calculated Earth’s circumference fairly accurately in the 3rd century BC?

A. Archimedes
B. Aristotle
C. Eratosthenes
D. Pythagoras

Explanation:

Eratosthenes measured Earth’s circumference using shadows in Syene and Alexandria. Archimedes, Aristotle, Pythagoras had other contributions.

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