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What is the core focus of geography?
What is the core focus of geography?
- Time and scale
- Space and place (correct)
- Earth's natural complexities
- Inhabitants and features
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- 276–194 BC (correct)
- 4th century AD
- Ancient Babylon
- 9th century BCE
What did Eratosthenes contribute to geography?
What did Eratosthenes contribute to geography?
- First attempted world map (correct)
- Introduction of cartography
- Development of the discipline
- Discovery of other celestial bodies
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
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What is the core focus of geography?
What is the core focus of geography?
Geography focuses on the understanding of space and place, analyzing how they are shaped and interconnected.
When did the term 'geography' first appear?
When did the term 'geography' first appear?
The word 'γεωγραφία' was first used between 276–194 BC, during the Hellenistic period.
What was Eratosthenes' contribution to geography?
What was Eratosthenes' contribution to geography?
Eratosthenes is known for creating the first significant attempt at mapping the world, laying the groundwork for future cartography.
What does geography aim to understand?
What does geography aim to understand?
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What is geography called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What is geography called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
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