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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from the Latin word 'geographia'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- From the Arabic word 'Jughrafiya'
- Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhugol'
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
- Study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
- Study of the universe and celestial bodies
- Understanding of historical events
- Investigation of chemical elements
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
- Chinese geographer Zhang Heng
- Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- Egyptian mathematician Euclid
- Roman philosopher Seneca
What is the significance of geography in relation to other disciplines?
What is the significance of geography in relation to other disciplines?
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What is the earliest known attempt to understand the world spatially?
What is the earliest known attempt to understand the world spatially?
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