Geography: The Study of Earth and its Complexities
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Geography: The Study of Earth and its Complexities

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What is the etymology of the word 'geography'?

It comes from the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe)

What is the primary focus of geography as a discipline?

Understanding Earth and its human and natural complexities

When was the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

As a title of a book by Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BC)

What are the core concepts consistent between all approaches in geography?

<p>Focus on space, place, time, and scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

How broad is geography as a discipline today?

<p>Extremely broad with multiple approaches and modalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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