The astrolabe was an instrument that had been used by the ancient Greeks to calculate the position of the sun and stars. Muslim astronomers improved the astrolabe around 850 A.D. With the use of the astrolabe, Muslim geographers were able to

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The astrolabe was an instrument that had been used by the ancient Greeks to calculate the position of the sun and stars. Muslim astronomers improved the astrolabe around 850 A.D. With the use of the astrolabe, Muslim geographers were able to
 A. 
calculate the size and circumference of the Earth.
 B. 
be the first people to sail around the world.
 C. 
predict earthquakes and other natural disasters.
 D. 
create maps of all of Africa and Asia.
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The correct answer is: A. calculate the size and circumference of the Earth.

The astrolabe was a crucial tool for astronomers and geographers, allowing them to make precise calculations about celestial bodies, which in turn helped them determine geographical measurements.