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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
- Science of understanding Earth's phenomena
- Study of Earth and its complexities
- Earth description (correct)
- Description of Earth's features and inhabitants
What is the significance of Eratosthenes in the context of Geography?
What is the significance of Eratosthenes in the context of Geography?
- He was the first to use the term 'Geography' (correct)
- He was the first to study the natural complexities of Earth
- He was the first to create a world map
- He was the first to write a book on Geography
What does Geography seek to understand?
What does Geography seek to understand?
- Only the natural complexities of Earth
- Merely the locations of objects
- The lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
- The social science disciplines
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
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What has geography been described as?
What has geography been described as?
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