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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Latin 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'
- Rooted in Egyptian language meaning 'land exploration'
- From Arabic origin, 'Jughrafiya' meaning 'earth description'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- Plato
- Socrates
- Eratosthenes (correct)
- Aristotle
What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?
What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?
- Primarily concerned with weather patterns and climate
- Studying only human-made features of the Earth
- Focus on space, place, time, and scale (correct)
- Emphasis on latitude, longitude, and topography
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
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What does geography seek an understanding of?
What does geography seek an understanding of?
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