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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Latin 'geographia'
- Derived from Sanskrit 'geographi'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Universe) and 'Graphien' (to map)
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
- Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
- The universe and its mysteries
- The history of ancient civilizations
- Only the physical features 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'?
- Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- Aristotle (384–322 BC)
- Plato (428/427 or 424/423–348/347 BC)
- Socrates (470/469–399 BC)
What is geography often described as?
What is geography often described as?
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To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
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How is geography often described?
How is geography often described?
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What is the primary focus of geography?
What is the primary focus of geography?
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When was the first recorded use of the word 'geography' as a title of a book?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'geography' as a title of a book?
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To what field can many concepts of geography be applied more broadly?
To what field can many concepts of geography be applied more broadly?
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