Geography Quiz

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

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.

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

<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

<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

<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

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

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

<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

<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