Geography Quiz
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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'?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Focus on space, place, time, and scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date back to?

    <p>The earliest attempts to understand the world spatially</p> Signup and view all the answers

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