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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhugol' meaning 'earth science'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Derived from the Arabic word 'Jughrafia' meaning 'map-making'
- Derived from Latin 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
- The study of the universe and celestial bodies
- The study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
- The study of human history and civilizations
- The study of weather patterns and climate change
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
- Indian mathematician Aryabhata (476–550 AD)
- Chinese cartographer Guo Pu (276–324 AD)
- Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- Roman philosopher Seneca (4 BC–65 AD)
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
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How is geography described as a discipline today?
How is geography described as a discipline today?
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