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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

From French 'géographie' meaning 'study of the Earth'

Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)

Derived from Latin 'geographia'

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhugol' meaning 'Earth sphere'

What is the significance of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?

It is exclusively focused on natural science

It serves as a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines (correct)

It has no relevance to other scientific disciplines

It is primarily concerned with technological advancements

What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

Exploration of outer space

Understanding the history of human civilizations

Investigation of marine life and ecosystems

Study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)

To what period does the earliest attempted world map date back to?

<p>9th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'geography'?

<p>Eratosthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Geography Challenge

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Questions and Answers

What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

What is the significance of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?

What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

To what period does the earliest attempted world map date back to?

Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'geography'?

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