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What is the focus of geography?
Understanding Earth's human and natural complexities
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Eratosthenes
What is the earliest example of an attempted world map?
9th century BCE in ancient Babylon
What is geography often described as?
A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines
What are the core concepts consistent in all approaches to geography?
Focus on space, place, time, and scale
Explore the all-encompassing discipline of geography, which seeks to understand Earth's lands, features, inhabitants, and natural phenomena. Discover how geography not only identifies the location of objects but also delves into their evolution and existence.
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