Geography Study Quiz

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What is the study of geography concerned with?

The study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.

Who is considered the first person to use the word 'geography'?

Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).

What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?

A focus on space, place, time, and scale.

What is geography described as, in terms of its relationship with other disciplines?

A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines. Signup and view all the answers

When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially, including cartography, date back to?

The 9th century BCE in ancient Babylon. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main branches of geography?

Human geography, physical geography, and technical geography Signup and view all the answers

How does geography differ from simply knowing names of places?

Geography seeks to classify phenomena, compare, generalize, ascend from effects to causes, and trace out the laws of nature. Signup and view all the answers

What does integrated geography involve?

Integrated geography combines physical and human geography and concerns the interactions between the environment and humans. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common techniques employed in the discipline of geography?

Common techniques include cartography, remote sensing, interviews, and surveys. Signup and view all the answers

What is the interdisciplinary nature of geography based on?

The interdisciplinary nature of the geographical approach depends on the relationship between physical and human phenomena and their spatial patterns. Signup and view all the answers

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What does geography study?

The study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.

Who coined 'geography'?

Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).