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Learning Objectives:
Describe how scientists’ understanding of the Earth’s shape has evolved throughout history
Describe the contributions of key individuals (e.g., Eratosthenes, Newton, Picard, Bouguer, LaPlace, La Candamine) to scientists’ understanding of the Earth’s shape
Explain how technological and mathematical advances have led to more sophisticated knowledge about the Earth’s shape
Describe and critique early efforts to measure the Earth’s size and shape
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