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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Arabic roots meaning 'land description'
- Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'Earth science'
- Derived from Latin roots meaning 'study of Earth'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- Indian mathematician Aryabhata
- Roman philosopher Seneca
- Chinese cartographer Guo Pu
What are the core concepts consistent in all approaches to geography?
What are the core concepts consistent in all approaches to geography?
- Focus on space, place, time, and scale (correct)
- Focus on population density, migration, and urbanization
- Focus on latitude, longitude, and elevation
- Focus on climate, vegetation, and landforms
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
When did the earliest attempts to understand the world spatially date back to?
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What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?
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