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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

The word 'geography' comes from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe), literally meaning 'earth description'.

What is the main focus of geography as a field of science?

Geography is devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth, seeking an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities.

What is the significance of geography in relation to other disciplines?

Geography has been called 'a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines'.

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

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

What is the relevance of geography to planetary science?

<p>While geography is specific to Earth, many concepts can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies in the field of planetary science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Israeli settlements?

<p>Israeli settlements are civilian communities where Israeli citizens live, almost exclusively of Jewish identity or ethnicity, built on lands occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War in 1967.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the international community's view on Israeli settlements?

<p>The international community considers Israeli settlements to be illegal under international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Israeli settlements currently exist?

<p>Israeli settlements currently exist in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and in the Golan Heights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Israel treat the West Bank settlements in terms of law?

<p>The West Bank settlements are on land administered under Israeli military rule rather than civil law, but Israeli civil law is 'pipelined' into the settlements, treating Israeli citizens living there similarly to those living in Israel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the international community's stance on the status of East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights?

<p>East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights have been effectively annexed by Israel, but the international community rejects any change of status and considers each occupied territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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