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What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?
- Derived from Latin 'geographia'
- From the Arabic word 'جغرافيا' (jughrafiya)
- Combination of Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe) (correct)
- Rooted in Sanskrit as 'भूगोल' (Bhugol)
What does geography as a field of science seek to understand?
What does geography as a field of science seek to understand?
- Earth and its human and natural complexities (correct)
- The behavior of celestial bodies
- The properties of metals and minerals
- The chemical composition of the Earth's atmosphere
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'γεωγραφία'?
- Aristotle (384–322 BC)
- Plato (428/427 or 424/423–348/347 BC)
- Socrates (470/469–399 BC)
- Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) (correct)
What has geography been described as?
What has geography been described as?
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To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
To what time period does the earliest example of an attempted world map date back to?
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What is the total forest cover of Andhra Pradesh?
What is the total forest cover of Andhra Pradesh?
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Which two rivers are the largest in Andhra Pradesh?
Which two rivers are the largest in Andhra Pradesh?
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Where is the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park located?
Where is the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park located?
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Which region of Andhra Pradesh is home to dense tropical forests?
Which region of Andhra Pradesh is home to dense tropical forests?
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What wildlife is found in the varied diversity of fauna in Andhra Pradesh?
What wildlife is found in the varied diversity of fauna in Andhra Pradesh?
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