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

  • The study of celestial bodies
  • The understanding of spatial concepts
  • The Earth description (correct)
  • The study of human and natural complexities
  • What is the primary focus of geography?

  • Identifying the locations of objects
  • Studying the history of Earth
  • Exploring the universe
  • Understanding the Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
  • Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Ptolemy
  • Plato
  • Aristotle
  • What does geography serve as, according to the text?

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

    What is the significance of the earliest attempted world map mentioned in the text?

    <p>It represents the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Earth description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of geography?

    <p>Understanding Earth and its human and natural complexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'Geography'?

    <p>Eratosthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of geography in the field of planetary science?

    <p>Many concepts can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far back do the concepts of geography, such as cartography, date?

    <p>To the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially</p> Signup and view all the answers

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