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What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
- Description of the Earth (correct)
- Study of Earth's features and phenomena
- Science devoted to the lands and inhabitants of Earth
- Understanding Earth's complexities
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Eratosthenes (correct)
- Socrates
What is the significance of geography as a discipline?
What is the significance of geography as a discipline?
- It mainly focuses on the locations of objects
- It has no relevance to other celestial bodies
- It is limited to the study of Earth's features
- It seeks to understand Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
What does geography serve as, according to the text?
What does geography serve as, according to the text?
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When do the concepts of geography date back to?
When do the concepts of geography date back to?
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