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Which Greek words make up the term 'geography'?
Which Greek words make up the term 'geography'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with using the word 'geography' in a book title?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with using the word 'geography' in a book title?
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
Can concepts from geography be applied to other celestial bodies?
Can concepts from geography be applied to other celestial bodies?
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What has geography been called?
What has geography been called?
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Which discipline is geography often considered a bridge between?
Which discipline is geography often considered a bridge between?
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What was the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
What was the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'geography'?
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What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
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Which celestial bodies can concepts from geography be applied to?
Which celestial bodies can concepts from geography be applied to?
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Which term refers to the degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful?
Which term refers to the degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful?
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Physical attraction is often associated with which of the following?
Physical attraction is often associated with which of the following?
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What psychological phenomenon refers to the subconscious attribution of positive characteristics to physically attractive people?
What psychological phenomenon refers to the subconscious attribution of positive characteristics to physically attractive people?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing one person's attraction to another?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing one person's attraction to another?
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In which cultures are universal perceptions of physical attractiveness found?
In which cultures are universal perceptions of physical attractiveness found?
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Which term is often associated with physical attractiveness?
Which term is often associated with physical attractiveness?
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What is the term for the subconscious attribution of positive characteristics to physically attractive people?
What is the term for the subconscious attribution of positive characteristics to physically attractive people?
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What is one of the factors that influence one person's attraction to another?
What is one of the factors that influence one person's attraction to another?
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According to research, which attribute is more strongly correlated with physical attractiveness among men?
According to research, which attribute is more strongly correlated with physical attractiveness among men?
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What does physical attraction include?
What does physical attraction include?
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Study Notes
Etymology of Geography
- The term "geography" comes from two Greek words: "geo" meaning earth and "graphia" meaning writing or description.
History of Geography
- The Greek scholar Eratosthenes is credited with using the word "geography" in a book title.
- The first recorded use of the word "geography" dates back to 200 BCE.
Definition and Scope of Geography
- Geography seeks to understand the earth and its human and physical features.
- Concepts from geography can be applied to other celestial bodies, not just the earth.
Interdisciplinary Nature of Geography
- Geography is often considered a bridge between social sciences and natural sciences.
Physical Attractiveness
- The term "physiognomy" refers to the degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.
- Physical attraction is often associated with the subconscious attribution of positive characteristics to physically attractive people, known as the "halo effect".
- One of the factors that influence one person's attraction to another is physical attractiveness.
- Culture influences physical attractiveness, but universal perceptions of physical attractiveness are found across cultures.
- Research shows that among men, facial attractiveness is more strongly correlated with physical attractiveness.
Physical Attraction
- Physical attraction includes physical characteristics, such as facial attractiveness, and other physical features.
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Test your knowledge of the world with this geography quiz! From continents and countries to famous landmarks and natural wonders, challenge yourself with questions about the Earth's lands, features, and inhabitants. See how well you can navigate through this all-encompassing field of science!
