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What is the etymological meaning of the term 'Geography'?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'Geography'?
- The science of Earth's phenomena
- The study of Earth's features
- The discipline devoted to Earth's inhabitants
- The Earth description (correct)
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- 276–194 BC (correct)
- 5th century AD
- 2nd century AD
- 9th century BCE
What is the core concept consistent between all approaches in geography?
What is the core concept consistent between all approaches in geography?
- Understanding of Earth's natural complexities
- Bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
- Focus on space, place, time, and scale (correct)
- Application of concepts to celestial bodies
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
When does the history of geography as a discipline date back to?
When does the history of geography as a discipline date back to?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
When was the concept of geography, including cartography, first attempted?
When was the concept of geography, including cartography, first attempted?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
What has geography been described as due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What has geography been described as due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?
What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?
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