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Which Greek words make up the term 'geography'?

  • Geo and Geographia (correct)
  • Geo and Geology
  • Graphien and Geographia
  • Geo and Graphien

Who is credited with the first recorded use of the term 'geography'?

  • Socrates
  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Plato
  • Aristotle

What does geography seek to understand?

  • The lands, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth
  • The lands and features of Earth
  • The lands, features, and inhabitants of Earth
  • The lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)

Can concepts in geography be applied to other celestial bodies?

<p>Yes, geography can be applied to other celestial bodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has geography been called?

<p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline does geography bridge between?

<p>Natural science and social science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of geography?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal translation of the word 'geography'?

<p>Earth description (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

<p>Eratosthenes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can geography concepts be applied to other celestial bodies?

<p>Yes, to all celestial bodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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