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What is the etymological origin of the term 'geography'?
Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe)
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
Study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth
When was the term 'geography' first recorded?
As a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC)
What does geography seek to understand?
Earth and its human and natural complexities
What has geography been referred to as?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
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