2007-09-17 08:39:35 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Iero <333 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Dan singer-
one it isn't my home work we were asked to "brush up" on some of the facts before starting the lesson. and she suggested to go on here. smart one. and two i dont waste my time finding a catagory because no on cares. You sound like a geeeeeek!
2007-09-17 08:59:22 · update #1
Greek mathematician who is famous for :
i. devising a system of latitude and longitude
ii. measuring the diameter of the earth
iii. a method of identifying prime numbers "Sieve of Eratosthenes "
He may also have invented a version on the armillary sphere
and created a map of the world based on the available geographical knowledge of the era.
He also served as the director of the famous library in Alexandria
2007-09-17 09:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brittany, first of all, do your own homework. Second of all, at least have the courtesy of asking the questions in the right forum. Eratosthenes would be a historical figure, not an issue of Earth Sciences & Geology.
2007-09-17 08:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by dansinger61 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's so easy to ask Google....
http://www.google.com/search?q=eratosthenes&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
and Wikipedia always comes thru...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eratosthenes
2007-09-17 09:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mathematics and geography. and astronomy
2007-09-17 08:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋