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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Sanskrit 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'graphia' meaning 'study'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Derived from Latin 'geographus' meaning 'earth writer'
- Derived from Persian 'geografi' meaning 'earth science'
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
- The history of ancient civilizations
- Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
- The chemical composition of the Earth's core
- The movements of celestial bodies
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- Roman philosopher Seneca
- Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy
- Chinese cartographer Guo Pu
- Greek scholar Eratosthenes (correct)
What is geography often referred to as?
What is geography often referred to as?
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To what time period can the earliest example of an attempted world map be traced back?
To what time period can the earliest example of an attempted world map be traced back?
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