Geography: The Science of Earth Description
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What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?

  • The Earth's features and inhabitants
  • The study of Earth's lands
  • The study of Earth's phenomena
  • Earth description (correct)

    • Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Aristotle
  • Socrates
  • Plato

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

  • Space, place, time, and scale (correct)
  • Physical features, climate, and population
  • Latitude, longitude, and altitude
  • Topography, geology, and demographics

    • When did the earliest attempt to understand the world spatially occur?

    <p>9th century BCE in ancient Babylon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geography considered to be by many scholars today?

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

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