Geography Quiz
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Geography Quiz

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

  • Derived from Arabic 'جغرافيا' (jughrafia) meaning 'earth description'
  • Derived from French 'géographie' 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?

  • The geological composition of Earth's core
  • The distribution of flora and fauna on Earth
  • Only the physical features of Earth
  • Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

    • Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

  • Roman philosopher Seneca (4 BC–65 AD)
  • Indian mathematician Aryabhata (476–550 AD)
  • Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • Chinese cartographer Guo Pu (276–324 AD)

    • What has geography been described as?

    <p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back?

    <p>9th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

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