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What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?
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?
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'?
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?
What does geography serve as, according to the text?
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What is the significance of the earliest attempted world map mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the earliest attempted world map mentioned in the text?
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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?
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What is the primary focus of geography?
What is the primary focus of geography?
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Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'Geography'?
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'Geography'?
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What is the role of geography in the field of planetary science?
What is the role of geography in the field of planetary science?
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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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