Geography Basics Quiz
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What is the primary focus of geography?

  • Understanding the natural complexities of Earth (correct)
  • Locating objects on Earth
  • Exploring celestial bodies
  • Studying the history of Earth

    • When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • 9th century BCE in ancient Babylon
  • 276–194 BC by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (correct)
  • 5th century BC in Egypt
  • 1st century AD in Rome

    • What is geography considered to be a bridge between?

  • Natural science and mathematics
  • Science and philosophy
  • Physical science and technology
  • Social science and humanities (correct)

    • Which concepts are consistent across all approaches to geography?

    <p>Space, place, time, and scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geography seek to understand beyond the location of objects?

    <p>How objects have changed and come to be</p> Signup and view all the answers

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