Practice mode Everyday Science

Which Greek scholar first coined the term ‘Geography’ in 234 BC?

Correct answer C. Eratosthenes

Explanation

Eratosthenes of Cyrene, librarian at Alexandria, used the word 'geographia', meaning description of the Earth, and also famously estimated the Earth's circumference.

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