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When was the Royal Geographical Society founded in England?

  • 1830 (correct)
  • 1922
  • 1888
  • 1883

Which branch of geography studies spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment?

  • Human geography (correct)
  • Physical geography
  • Cultural geography
  • Environmental geography

Who was the first professor of geography in the United Kingdom?

  • Anthropogeography
  • Cartography
  • Urban redevelopment
  • Halford John Mackinder (correct)

When was the National Geographic Society founded in the United States?

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What methods does human geography use to analyze spatial interdependencies between social interactions and the environment?

<p>Both qualitative and quantitative methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Human geography studies the spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment?

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True or false: Geography was recognized as a formal academic discipline before the 18th century?

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True or false: The Royal Geographical Society was founded in the United States in 1888?

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True or false: Halford John Mackinder was the first professor of geography in the United Kingdom?

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True or false: The National Geographic Society began publication in the United Kingdom?

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Flashcards

When was the Royal Geographical Society founded?

The Royal Geographical Society, a prominent organization focused on geographical research and exploration, was established in 1830.

What is human geography?

Human geography explores the interconnections between human societies, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment.

Who was the first Professor of Geography in the United Kingdom?

Halford John Mackinder, a renowned British geographer, was the first to hold the prestigious position of Professor of Geography in the United Kingdom.

When was the National Geographic Society founded?

The National Geographic Society, a renowned organization dedicated to geography and exploration, was established in 1888.

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How does human geography study spatial relationships?

Human geographers employ both qualitative and quantitative methods to study the relationships between social interactions and the environment.

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Human geography studies the spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment.

True. Human geography focuses on the spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment.

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Geography was recognized as a formal academic discipline before the 18th century.

False. Geography emerged as a formal academic discipline during the 18th century.

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The Royal Geographical Society was founded in the United States in 1888.

False. The Royal Geographical Society was founded in England, not the United States.

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Halford John Mackinder was the first professor of geography in the United Kingdom.

True. Halford John Mackinder held the distinguished position of the first Professor of Geography in the United Kingdom.

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The National Geographic Society began publication in the United Kingdom.

False. The National Geographic Society began publication in the United States.

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Study Notes

Human Geography

  • Studies spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment
  • Examines urban sprawl and urban redevelopment as examples of spatial relationships
  • Analyzes spatial interdependencies between social interactions and the environment using qualitative and quantitative methods

History of Geography

  • Recognized as a formal academic discipline in the 18th century
  • Cartography had been undertaken by many scholars for longer, but not recognized as a discipline
  • The Royal Geographical Society was founded in England in 1830
  • The first professor of geography in the United Kingdom was appointed in 1883
  • Halford John Mackinder was the first major geographical intellect in the UK, appointed professor of geography at the London School of Economics in 1922
  • The National Geographic Society was founded in the United States in 1888

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