10 Questions
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
The word 'geography' comes from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe).
What is the main focus of geography as a field of science?
The main focus of geography is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.
What does geography seek to understand?
Geography seeks to understand Earth and its human and natural complexities.
How does geography relate to other scientific disciplines?
Geography has been called 'a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines.'
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
The Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'.
What is the term used to describe the river system of an area?
drainage
What are the two major groups into which Indian rivers are divided?
Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers
What is the name given to an elevated area that separates two drainage basins?
water divide
What are the large water bodies into which the main river ultimately drains?
lake, sea, or ocean
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
drainage basin
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