10 Questions
What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
Description of the Earth
What is the primary focus of geography?
Understanding Earth and its complexities
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Eratosthenes
What is the relationship of geography to other disciplines?
A bridge between natural science and social science
When did the earliest attempt to create a world map occur?
9th century
According to credit theories of money, what do proponents emphasize about the relationship between money and credit/debt?
They are the same thing viewed from different perspectives
What do proponents of credit theories of money assert about the essential nature of money?
It is credit (debt)
According to credit theories of money, what is one common strand of thought about the origin of money?
Money originated as a unit of account for debt
What do some proponents of credit theories of money argue about the understanding of money in systems using commodity money?
Money is best understood as debt
In a system based on fiat money, how do some proponents of credit theories of money view all forms of money including cash?
As forms of credit money
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