8 Questions
What does the word 'geography' mean?
Study of the earth's surface
Who was the first known user of the word 'geography'?
Eratosthenes of Cyrene
What were the two areas of focus that geography can be broken down into?
Physical geography and human geography
What did Eratosthenes of Cyrene devise in relation to geography?
One of the first systems of longitude and latitude
What is the focus of physical geography as a form of earth science?
Studying the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere
Which field of study within physical geography focuses on the study of climates and climate change?
Climatology
What do environmental geographers study as part of an emerging field?
The spatial aspects and cultural perceptions of the natural environment
What do some physical geographers study in relation to the solar system?
The earth's place in the solar system
Test your knowledge of the spatial study of the Earth's surface, physical characteristics, inhabitants, cultures, and climate. Explore the spatial relationships between physical and cultural phenomena in the world.
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