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Who is considered the first person to use the word 'geography' and what was the title of their book?
Who is considered the first person to use the word 'geography' and what was the title of their book?
The first recorded use of the word γεωγραφία was as a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC).
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
The word 'geography' is derived from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe), literally meaning 'earth description'.
How is geography described as a discipline?
How is geography described as a discipline?
Geography is described as an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they have changed and come to be.
What is the significance of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?
What is the significance of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?
To what time period does the earliest attempt to create a world map date back to?
To what time period does the earliest attempt to create a world map date back to?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the scope of geography as a discipline?
What is the scope of geography as a discipline?
What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?
What is the relationship between geography and planetary science?
Who was the Greek scholar attributed with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar attributed with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
When does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
When does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the primary focus of the field of geography?
What is the primary focus of the field of geography?
How is geography described as an all-encompassing discipline?
How is geography described as an all-encompassing discipline?
What is the significance of geography in the field of planetary science?
What is the significance of geography in the field of planetary science?
Who was the first scholar to use the word 'γεωγραφία' and when was it used?
Who was the first scholar to use the word 'γεωγραφία' and when was it used?
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