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What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
- Study of the Earth's lands and features
- Understanding Earth's natural complexities
- Study of Earth's inhabitants and phenomena
- Description of the Earth (correct)
How is geography defined as a discipline?
How is geography defined as a discipline?
- Understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
- Study of Earth's climate and weather patterns
- Mapping of Earth's surface features
- Study of where objects are located on Earth
What did Greek scholar Eratosthenes do related to geography?
What did Greek scholar Eratosthenes do related to geography?
- Authored a book titled 'Geography'
- Created the earliest world map
- First recorded use of the term 'geography' (correct)
- Defined the discipline of geography
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
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What role does geography play in the field of planetary science?
What role does geography play in the field of planetary science?
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