Geography Quiz
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?

  • Science of Earth's phenomena
  • Study of the Earth's features and inhabitants
  • Understanding of Earth's complexities
  • Description of the Earth (correct)
  • What is the significance of geography as a discipline?

  • It focuses solely on the location of objects on Earth
  • It seeks to understand Earth's human and natural complexities (correct)
  • It is not applicable to other celestial bodies
  • It is limited to the study of Earth's features
  • Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

  • Socrates
  • Plato
  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Aristotle
  • What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?

    <p>Many geography concepts can be applied to other celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has geography been called in relation to other sciences?

    <p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total land frontier of India?

    <p>15,200 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from the mainland of India?

    <p>1,200 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sea is on the west of India?

    <p>Arabian Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total area of India in square miles?

    <p>1,269,219 sq mi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water separates India from Sri Lanka?

    <p>Palk Strait</p> Signup and view all the answers

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