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What is the significance of the word 'geography' in relation to planetary science?
What is the significance of the word 'geography' in relation to planetary science?
- It can be applied broadly to other celestial bodies (correct)
- It is specific to Earth only
- It focuses on human and natural complexities
- It is a bridge between natural and social science disciplines
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
- Understanding of Earth's phenomena
- Description of the Earth (correct)
- Study of lands and features
- Study of Earth and its human and natural complexities
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
- Eratosthenes (correct)
- Socrates
- Aristotle
- Plato
What is the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
What is the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
How has geography been described in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
How has geography been described in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
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