Multiple choice

Who of the following was the first scientific geographer who ascertained the length of equator on sound principles ?

  1. Herodotus

  2. Hecataeus

  3. Anaximander

  4. Eratosthenes

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Eratosthenes is famous for his accurate calculation of the Earth's circumference and the length of the equator using geometric principles and the angle of the sun.