Geography as a Discipline: Unit I Rationalised-2023-24
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Why is it important to study geography?

  • To understand the physical environment of the earth (correct)
  • To learn about human activities in different parts of the world
  • To study outer space
  • To explore historical events
  • How did primitive societies sustain themselves?

  • By producing food through farming
  • By relying on advanced technologies
  • By consuming natural resources directly (correct)
  • By importing all resources
  • What played a crucial role in the development of food production over time?

  • Industrial pollution
  • Technological advancements (correct)
  • Deforestation
  • Increased imports
  • How did humans adjust to varying weather conditions?

    <p>By adjusting their food habits and clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do variations in natural resource base, technological development, and cultural aspects indicate?

    <p>Diversity and complexity in human interactions with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of phenomena should a student of geography be curious to know about?

    <p>Phenomena that vary over space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geography according to the text?

    <p>The description of the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first coined the term 'geography'?

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

    What does GIS stand for in the context of geography?

    <p>Geographic Information System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Eratosthenes mean when broken down from its Greek roots?

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

    Why is it important to understand the globe converted into maps?

    <p>To appreciate diversity and investigate changes over time and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Geography' mean when derived from its Greek roots?

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

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