10 Questions
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'Geography'?
The Earth description
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
276–194 BC
What is the core concept consistent between all approaches in geography?
Focus on space, place, time, and scale
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
When does the history of geography as a discipline date back to?
The earliest attempts to understand the world spatially
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
Description of Earth's features and lands
When was the concept of geography, including cartography, first attempted?
9th century BCE in ancient Babylon
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Eratosthenes
What has geography been described as due to its interdisciplinary nature?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?
Space, place, time, and scale
Test your knowledge of geography with this quiz on the study of Earth's lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena. Explore the complexities of Earth's human and natural elements and how they have evolved over time.
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