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Who is credited with coining the term 'geography' and when was it first recorded?
Who is credited with coining the term 'geography' and when was it first recorded?
The term 'geography' was first recorded as a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography' based on its Greek roots?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography' based on its Greek roots?
The literal meaning of the word 'geography' based on its Greek roots is 'earth description', as it is a combination of the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe).
What does the field of geography seek to understand?
What does the field of geography seek to understand?
The field of geography seeks to understand the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth, as well as its human and natural complexities, including how they have changed and come to be.
How has geography been described in relation to other scientific disciplines?
How has geography been described in relation to other scientific disciplines?
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What is the significance of the earliest example of an attempted world map?
What is the significance of the earliest example of an attempted world map?
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- What is the by-product of the sugar industry used for making wax, carbon paper, and shoe polish?
- What is the by-product of the sugar industry used for making wax, carbon paper, and shoe polish?
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- What is the by-product of the sugar industry used for making cardboard, paper, and insulation boards?
- What is the by-product of the sugar industry used for making cardboard, paper, and insulation boards?
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- What are the industries that provide public utility-based services?
- What are the industries that provide public utility-based services?
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- What are used for the distillation of liquor and to produce some chemicals and synthetic rubber?
- What are used for the distillation of liquor and to produce some chemicals and synthetic rubber?
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- What is used for producing steam which is used as a source of power for the sugar industry?
- What is used for producing steam which is used as a source of power for the sugar industry?
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