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Geography Understanding Quiz

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What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

Mapping out physical landmarks on Earth

Exploring the geological composition of the Earth's crust

Understanding Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)

Studying weather patterns and climate change

What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

Rooted in Arabic origins meaning 'study of the world'

Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)

Derived from Latin words for 'land' and 'study'

Derived from Sanskrit words for 'earth' and 'science'

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

Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)

Aristotle (384–322 BC)

Plato (428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BC)

Socrates (470/469 – 399 BC)

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

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What is geography often described as due to its broad scope?

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Geography Understanding Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

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

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

What is geography often described as due to its broad scope?

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