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What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
In what way is geography an all-encompassing discipline?
In what way is geography an all-encompassing discipline?
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
What does geography serve as, according to the text?
What does geography serve as, according to the text?
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When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
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Study Notes
Definition and Scope of Geography
- The term 'geography' comes from the Greek words 'geo' meaning earth and 'graphia' meaning description or writing.
- Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that studies the Earth's physical features, human populations, and the ways in which people interact with the environment.
Early Contributions
- The Greek scholar Eratosthenes is associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography' in the 3rd century BCE.
Significance of Geography
- Geography serves as a bridge between natural sciences and social sciences.
Early Understanding of the World
- The earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to ancient civilizations, around 2500 BCE.
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Test your knowledge of the world with this Geography quiz! Explore questions about continents, countries, capitals, and natural landmarks. See how well you know the Earth's diverse features and inhabitants in this challenging quiz.
