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

Rooted in Sanskrit 'geo' and 'graphein' meaning 'earth description'

Derived from Latin 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'

Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)

Derived from Egyptian 'geographein' meaning 'land mapping'

What did Eratosthenes contribute to the field of geography?

He developed the core concepts of geography

He created the first world map in ancient Babylon

He introduced the concept of cartography

He wrote the first book using the word 'geography' (correct)

What does geography seek to understand?

Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

The location of objects on Earth

The geological composition of the Earth

The history of Earth's landmasses

What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

<p>Many concepts of geography can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is geography described in relation to natural and social science disciplines?

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

What did Eratosthenes contribute to the field of geography?

What does geography seek to understand?

What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

How is geography described in relation to natural and social science disciplines?

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