15 Questions
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe)
What does geography seek to understand?
Earth and its human and natural complexities
Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'geography'?
Eratosthenes
What is geography considered to be by some scholars?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
9th century
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
Earth description
What does geography seek to understand?
The changes and origins of Earth's features
Who was the first scholar to use the word 'geography'?
Eratosthenes
What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?
Many geography concepts can be applied to other celestial bodies
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
To the 9th century
What is a credit default swap most similar to?
An insurance contract
Why do investors most often buy credit default swaps?
For protection against a default
What do CDS contracts do in bond investing?
Mitigate risks by transferring a given risk from one party to another
What does the 'seller' of credit risk do in a CDS?
Sells risk to the counterparty
What did investors use prior to credit default swaps to transfer the risk of a default?
There was no vehicle to transfer the risk of a default
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