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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

  • A term coined by the Roman geographer Strabo
  • Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
  • Derived from the Latin word 'geographia'
  • Rooted in ancient Egyptian language

    • What does geography seek to understand?

  • The geological composition of the Earth
  • The history of ancient civilizations
  • The atmospheric conditions of the Earth
  • Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

    • Who was the first recorded user of the word 'geography'?

  • Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • Babylonian astronomer Kidinnu
  • Roman geographer Strabo
  • Chinese cartographer Guo Pu

    • What is the significance of geography in relation to other sciences?

    <p>It is a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?

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

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