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What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?

  • Study of maps and cartography
  • Study of the Earth's features and phenomena
  • Study of human and natural complexities
  • Description of the Earth (correct)

When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • 2nd century AD
  • 3rd century BC (correct)
  • 4th century AD
  • 1st century BC

What does geography seek to understand?

  • Earth's human and natural complexities (correct)
  • The study of other celestial bodies
  • Only the locations of objects
  • The historical events of Earth

What has geography been called in relation to natural and social science disciplines?

<p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?

<p>5th century BC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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