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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?

  • 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'?

  • Roman philosopher Seneca
  • Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy
  • Chinese cartographer Guo Pu
  • Greek scholar Eratosthenes (correct)

    • What is geography often referred to as?

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

    To what time period can the earliest example of an attempted world map be traced back?

    <p>9th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

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