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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
The word 'geography' comes from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe), literally meaning 'earth description'.
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
Geography is devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
The first recorded use of the word 'geography' was as a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
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What is the contemporary nature of geography as a discipline?
What is the contemporary nature of geography as a discipline?
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