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What is the etymological origin of the term 'geography'?
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?
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?
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?
What does geography seek to understand?
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What has geography been referred to as?
What has geography been referred to as?
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