Geography Trivia
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What is the primary focus of geography as a discipline?

  • Studying the history of ancient civilizations
  • Mapping the locations of different countries
  • Exploring the cultural practices of different societies
  • Understanding Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

    • Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

  • Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
  • Plato (428/427 or 424/423–348/347 BC)
  • Aristotle (384–322 BC)
  • Socrates (470/469–399 BC)

    • What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

  • It comes from the Latin word 'geographia' meaning 'study of the earth'
  • It is a combination of the words 'globe' and 'graph' in English
  • It originates from the Sanskrit word 'bhugola' meaning 'earth sphere'
  • It is derived from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)

    • How broad is the discipline of geography today?

    <p>Extremely broad with multiple approaches and modalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Focus on space, place, time, and scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

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