What was the mistaken calculation made by Ptolemy that contributed to the "discovery" of the New World by Christopher Columbus?

a. Current movements
b. Size of the Atlantic Ocean
c. Shape of Earth
d. Longitude lines
e. Circumference of Earth


e

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A. recognition B. implementation C. evaluation D. formulation E. adjustment

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Some observers of the Middle East believe political tension over this resource could escalate to war in the next few years

A) brine B) cobalt C) high-grade coal deposits D) rare earth metals E) water

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A) O horizon. B) A horizon. C) E horizon. D) B horizon. E) Bedrock.

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