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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Derived from Arabic 'jughrafia' meaning 'mapmaking'
- Derived from Latin 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'
- Rooted in Sanskrit 'bhugol' meaning 'earth science'
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
- Analyzing the chemical composition of the Earth's core
- Understanding the history of human civilizations
- Studying the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
- Exploring the universe beyond Earth
What distinguishes geography from merely locating objects on Earth?
What distinguishes geography from merely locating objects on Earth?
- Measuring the circumference of the Earth
- Creating detailed maps of Earth's surface
- Identifying the exact coordinates of geographical features
- Understanding how objects have changed and come to be (correct)
What did Eratosthenes contribute to the field of geography?
What did Eratosthenes contribute to the field of geography?
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How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?
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