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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe)
What does geography as a discipline seek to understand?
Earth and its human and natural complexities
Who was the first known scholar to use the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Eratosthenes (276–194 BC)
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
Focus on space, place, time, and scale
What is geography considered as in relation to other disciplines?
"A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines"
Explore the science of geography, delving into the study of Earth's lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena. Gain insights into the dynamic processes that have shaped our planet through this interdisciplinary field of knowledge.
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