Geography: The Study of Earth's Features
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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'?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    What has geography been called due to its interdisciplinary nature?

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

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