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Which term best describes the study of the earth's physical characteristics, its inhabitants and cultures, climate, and the spatial relationships between all physical and cultural phenomena in the world?
Geography
Who is credited with devising one of the first systems of longitude and latitude and calculating the earth's circumference?
Eratosthenes of Cyrene
What does the word 'geography' mean?
Study of the Earth's surface
Where was Eratosthenes of Cyrene from?
Libya
What is the main focus of geography?
Study of cultural phenomena
Test your knowledge of basic geography concepts and principles with this quiz. Explore topics such as the earth's physical characteristics, climate, and cultures. Discover the importance of geography in understanding our world.
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