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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?
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What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
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What is the study of soil genesis known as?
What is the study of soil genesis known as?
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What contributes to the development of layers in soil, termed soil horizons?
What contributes to the development of layers in soil, termed soil horizons?
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Which branch of study focuses on soil morphology and soil classification?
Which branch of study focuses on soil morphology and soil classification?
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What do soil microbes contribute to during soil formation?
What do soil microbes contribute to during soil formation?
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How do new soils increase in depth?
How do new soils increase in depth?
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