Geography: The Study of Earth's Complexities
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What is the definition of geography?

  • The study of Earth's lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena (correct)
  • The study of celestial bodies in the field of planetary science
  • The study of Earth's physical features
  • The study of social science disciplines

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

  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Greek scholars
  • Ancient Babylonians
  • Babylonian scholars

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

  • Social science disciplines
  • Space, place, time, and scale (correct)
  • Earth's physical features
  • Celestial bodies in the field of planetary science

    • When was the earliest example of an attempted world map dating to?

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

    What has geography been called in relation to natural and social science disciplines?

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

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