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What is the etymological origin of the term 'geography'?

  • Rooted in the Sanskrit word 'bhugol'
  • Influenced by the Arabic term 'jughrafiya'
  • Derived from the Latin 'geographia'
  • Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

  • Analysis of chemical compositions of natural elements
  • Study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
  • Investigation of historical events
  • Study of astronomical bodies in the universe
  • When was the term 'geography' first recorded?

  • During the Hellenistic period in ancient Greece
  • As a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • In the 19th century during the Age of Enlightenment
  • During the Renaissance period in Europe
  • What does geography seek to understand?

    <p>Earth and its human and natural complexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has geography been referred to as?

    <p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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