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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?

Rooted in Sanskrit 'geo' and 'graph' meaning 'earth description'

Derived from Arabic 'jughrafia' meaning 'earth science'

Derived from Latin 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'

Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)

What does geography seek to understand?

Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

Only the physical features of Earth

The social structures of human societies

The origins of the universe

Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'geography'?

Aristotle

Eratosthenes (correct)

Hipparchus

Ptolemy

What is geography considered to be by some scholars?

A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines Signup and view all the answers

When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?

9th century Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?

Earth description Signup and view all the answers

What does geography seek to understand?

The changes and origins of Earth's features Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first scholar to use the word 'geography'?

Eratosthenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

Many geography concepts can be applied to other celestial bodies Signup and view all the answers

How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?

To the 9th century Signup and view all the answers

What is a credit default swap most similar to?

An insurance contract Signup and view all the answers

Why do investors most often buy credit default swaps?

For protection against a default Signup and view all the answers

What do CDS contracts do in bond investing?

Mitigate risks by transferring a given risk from one party to another Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'seller' of credit risk do in a CDS?

Sells risk to the counterparty Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Geography Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?

What does geography seek to understand?

Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'geography'?

What is geography considered to be by some scholars?

When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?

What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?

What does geography seek to understand?

Who was the first scholar to use the word 'geography'?

What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?

What is a credit default swap most similar to?

Why do investors most often buy credit default swaps?

What do CDS contracts do in bond investing?

What does the 'seller' of credit risk do in a CDS?

What did investors use prior to credit default swaps to transfer the risk of a default?

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