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Which abbreviation for Stainless Steel was universal on every drawing according to the response on the website?

SST

What abbreviation is commonly used to forestall people asking what SST is, according to the response on the website?

SS

Who provided the response on the website about the correct abbreviation for Stainless Steel?

Ted Mooney

According to the response, what abbreviation do people keep using for Salt Spray Test?

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In which state does Nick Tsingas, the person asking the question, reside?

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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

The word 'geography' is derived from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe), literally meaning 'earth description'. Signup and view all the answers

How is geography described as a discipline?

Geography is described as an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they have changed and come to be. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία' and when was it used?

The first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία' was as a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC). Signup and view all the answers

To what field can many concepts of geography be applied more broadly?

Many concepts of geography can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies in the field of planetary science. Signup and view all the answers

When was the earliest example of an attempted world map dated?

The earliest example of an attempted world map was dated to the 9th century. Signup and view all the answers

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Which abbreviation for Stainless Steel was universal on every drawing according to the response on the website?

What abbreviation is commonly used to forestall people asking what SST is, according to the response on the website?

Who provided the response on the website about the correct abbreviation for Stainless Steel?

According to the response, what abbreviation do people keep using for Salt Spray Test?

In which state does Nick Tsingas, the person asking the question, reside?

What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

How is geography described as a discipline?

Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία' and when was it used?

To what field can many concepts of geography be applied more broadly?

When was the earliest example of an attempted world map dated?

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