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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?

  • 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'?

  • 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?

    <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 to?

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

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

    <p>Study of Earth's lands and features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is geography often described?

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

    What is the primary focus of geography?

    <p>Understanding Earth and its human and natural complexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first recorded use of the word 'geography' as a title of a book?

    <p>276–194 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what field can many concepts of geography be applied more broadly?

    <p>Planetary science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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