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When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- As a title of a book by Roman scholar Ptolemy
- During the Renaissance period
- As a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- In the 18th century
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Latin 'geographia'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Universe) and 'Graphien' (to illustrate)
- Derived from French 'géographie'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
What is geography considered as in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
What is geography considered as in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
- A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines (correct)
- Unrelated to natural and social science disciplines
- A subset of social science
- An extension of natural science
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
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When did the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date back to?
When did the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date back to?
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