10 Questions
Which discipline seeks to understand the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth?
Geography
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
Earth description
Which Greek scholar is credited with using the word 'geography' as the title of a book?
Eratosthenes
What does geography seek to understand, apart from the location of objects?
Human behavior
Which discipline has been described as a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines?
Geography
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
It comes from the Greek words 'Geo' meaning Earth and 'Graphien' meaning to describe.
When was the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
In the 3rd century BC
What is the scope of geography?
To understand the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth
What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?
Many concepts in geography can be applied to other celestial bodies
What is geography often described as?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
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