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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
- The study of celestial bodies
- The Earth description (correct)
- The study of natural phenomena
- The study of Earth's features
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- 9th century BCE
- 276–194 BC (correct)
- 3rd century BC
- 5th century AD
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
- Focus on understanding where objects are
- Focus on space, place, time, and scale (correct)
- Focus on human and natural complexities
- Focus on lands and features
What is the history of geography as a discipline characterized by?
What is the history of geography as a discipline characterized by?
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
What is the study of soil genesis known as?
What is the study of soil genesis known as?
What contributes to the development of layers in soil, termed soil horizons?
What contributes to the development of layers in soil, termed soil horizons?
Which branch of study focuses on soil morphology and soil classification?
Which branch of study focuses on soil morphology and soil classification?
What do soil microbes contribute to during soil formation?
What do soil microbes contribute to during soil formation?
How do new soils increase in depth?
How do new soils increase in depth?
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