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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?

  • Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
  • Derived from Arabic 'Jughrafiya' meaning 'earth science'
  • Derived from Latin 'geographus' meaning 'earth writer'
  • Rooted in Sanskrit 'Bhugol' meaning 'earth sphere'

What does the field of geography primarily seek to understand?

  • Physical characteristics of other celestial bodies
  • Historical events and their impact on the Earth
  • Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
  • Geographical locations and coordinates

Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • Hipparchus (190–120 BC)
  • Ptolemy (90–168 AD)
  • Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • Aristotle (384–322 BC)

What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

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

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Study Notes

Etymology of Geography

  • The word "geography" originates from the Greek words "γη" (ge, meaning "earth") and "γραφία" (graphia, meaning "description" or "writing").

Field of Geography

  • The primary focus of geography is to understand the Earth's physical features, human populations, and the ways in which people interact with the environment.

Eratosthenes and the First Recorded Use

  • The Greek scholar Eratosthenes is credited with the first recorded use of the word "γεωγραφία" (geographia) in the 3rd century BCE.

Geography and Planetary Science

  • Geography is closely related to planetary science, as it involves the study of the Earth as a planet, including its physical structure, atmosphere, and natural processes.

History of Geographic Concepts

  • The concepts of geography, such as cartography, date back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of map-making and geographic knowledge found in ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Egyptian cultures.

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