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What is the primary focus of geography?
What is the primary focus of geography?
- Exploring celestial bodies in planetary science
- Understanding the Earth's physical features
- Studying the human and natural complexities of Earth (correct)
- Analyzing the history of geography
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
- Plato
- Babylonian scholar
- Eratosthenes (correct)
- Aristotle
What is the significance of the 9th century BCE map from ancient Babylon?
What is the significance of the 9th century BCE map from ancient Babylon?
- It was the earliest attempt to understand the world spatially (correct)
- It was an example of advanced cartography
- It was the first accurate world map
- It revealed the secrets of ancient Babylon
How has geography been described in relation to other scientific disciplines?
How has geography been described in relation to other scientific disciplines?
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What are the core concepts consistent across all approaches to geography?
What are the core concepts consistent across all approaches to geography?
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