2which geographic problems did columbus face when searching for a westward route to east indies a competitors had already found an eastward route around africa. b earth was bigger around than he calculated. c his ships were ill fitted to manage the stromy atlantic. d the pacific ocean proved treacherous to cross

The correct answer should be B. Earth was bigger around than he calculated.
When Columbus wanted to get to East Indies, he miscalculated how long it would take him because obviously he didn't have a precise idea of how big Earth actually was. This is why he had a few problems during his voyage that he didn't anticipate.