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What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?
- Analyzing the chemical composition of Earth's crust
- Exploring the history of human civilizations
- Studying the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth (correct)
- Understanding the behavior of celestial bodies
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Derived from the Latin word 'geographia'
- Originated from the Sanskrit word 'Bhugol'
- Rooted in the Arabic word 'Jughrafiya'
What is the significance of geography beyond locating objects?
What is the significance of geography beyond locating objects?
- Identifying the migration patterns of birds
- Mapping the distribution of mineral resources
- Predicting future climate patterns
- Understanding how objects have changed and come to be (correct)
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
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What is the role of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?
What is the role of geography in relation to other scientific disciplines?
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