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Geography: The Study of Earth
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Geography: The Study of Earth

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What is geography?

Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.

What does the word 'geography' mean in Greek?

The word 'geography' comes from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe), literally meaning 'earth description.'

Who was the first person to use the word 'γεωγραφία'?

The first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία' was as a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).

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

<p>The core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches are a focus on space, place, time, and scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of geography as a discipline?

<p>The history of geography as a discipline spans cultures and millennia, being independently developed by multiple groups, and cross-pollinated by trade between these groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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