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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhugol'
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Rooted in the Arabic word 'Jugrafiya'
- Derived from the Latin word 'geographia'
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
- The development of modern technology
- Only the physical features of Earth
- Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
- The history of ancient civilizations
Who was the first recorded user of the word 'geography'?
Who was the first recorded user of the word 'geography'?
- Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
- Indian mathematician Aryabhata
- Roman philosopher Seneca
- Chinese explorer Zheng He
What is geography considered to be in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
What is geography considered to be in relation to natural and social science disciplines?
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What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?
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