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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

Question 2

When the Sun shines on the Moon, the Moon casts a shadow
 
  A) at all times.
  B) that is tapered.
  C) that sometimes falls on Earth.
  D) all of the above



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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