Geography: The Study of Earth

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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Geography'?

  • Land exploration
  • Human and natural complexities
  • Earth description (correct)
  • Study of the universe

When was the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?

  • 9th century BCE
  • 5th century AD
  • 3rd century BC
  • 276–194 BC (correct)

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

  • Climate, weather, and topography
  • Ecosystems, biomes, and habitats
  • Latitude, longitude, and altitude
  • Space, place, time, and scale (correct)

What does geography seek to understand?

<p>Earth and its human and natural complexities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?

<p>&quot;A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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