Geography Basics
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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

  • Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
  • Rooted in Egyptian hieroglyphs meaning 'earth exploration'
  • Derived from Sanskrit words for 'planet' and 'science'
  • Derived from Latin words for 'land' and 'study'
  • What does geography seek to understand?

  • Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
  • The universe and its celestial bodies
  • Social science disciplines exclusively
  • Mars and its geological formations
  • Who was the first known scholar to use the word γεωγραφία?

  • Pythagoras (570–495 BC)
  • Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • Aristotle (384–322 BC)
  • Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BC)
  • What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?

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    'Geography has been called a bridge between which disciplines?'

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    Study Notes

    Etymology of Geography

    • The word "geography" originates from the Greek words "γε" (ge, meaning "earth") and "γραφία" (graphia, meaning "writing" or "description").

    Definition of Geography

    • Geography seeks to understand the Earth's physical features, human populations, and the ways in which people interact with the environment.

    Eratosthenes

    • Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar, is credited as the first to use the word γεωγραφία (geographia) to describe the study of the Earth's features.

    Core Concepts of Geography

    • The core concepts of geography are consistent across all approaches, including: • Location: understanding the physical and human characteristics of a place • Place: examining the physical and human attributes that make a place unique • Human-Environment Interaction: studying how people interact with and affect the environment • Region: defining and characterizing geographic areas based on physical and human features • Movement: analyzing the flow of people, goods, and ideas across the globe

    Interdisciplinary Nature of Geography

    • Geography is often referred to as a bridge between the natural sciences (e.g., biology, geology) and the social sciences (e.g., sociology, economics).

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    Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts of geography with this quiz. Explore the study of Earth's lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena, and learn about the human and natural complexities of our planet.

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