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Which Greek words make up the term 'geography'?

  • Geo and Graphos
  • Geo and Graphien
  • Geo and Graphia (correct)
  • Geo and Graphos

    • What is the main focus of geography?

  • The study of the inhabitants of Earth
  • The study of Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
  • The study of the phenomena of Earth
  • The study of the lands and features of Earth

    • What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

  • Geography is specific to Earth and has no relationship with planetary science
  • Geography can be applied to other celestial bodies in the field of planetary science (correct)
  • Planetary science has no relationship with geography
  • Planetary science is a subset of geography

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

    <p>Eratosthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the earliest attempted world map created?

    <p>9th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline is geography often considered a bridge between?

    <p>Natural Science and Social Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'geography' literally mean?

    <p>Description of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geography seek to understand about Earth?

    <p>The changes in Earth's features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest recorded use of the word 'geography'?

    <p>2nd century BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other celestial bodies can concepts of geography be applied to?

    <p>All celestial bodies in the field of planetary science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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