The word 'geography' is derived from which language?
- aLatin
- bGreek
- cGerman
- dFrench
80 questions · 9 sections
The word 'geography' is derived from which language?
The Greek word 'geo' means—
The Greek word 'graphy' means—
Who was the first Greek scholar to use the term 'geography'?
According to Eratosthenes, geography is the study of the earth as—
Who defined geography as "A description of the world and of its inhabitants"?
Who said, "Geography is the study of environment of man both physical and social, particularly in its relation to human activities"?
According to which scholar is geography concerned with the objects on the earth's surface around man?
Who defined geography as providing "accurate, orderly and rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth's surface"?
Richard Hartshorne is a renowned geographer of which country?
Who is regarded as the founder of Modern Geography?
In which year did the Academy of Science of Washington D.C. give a definition of Geography?
According to the Academy of Science of Washington D.C., geography searches for—
Which of the following best describes geography?
Which factor does NOT influence the way of people's living?
The relation between man and environment is rooted in—
What is the main function of geography?
Which of the following activities of man change the environment?
Consider the following statements about geography:
Which of the following has expanded the scope of geography?
Which subject is NOT included in the expanded scope of geography?
Which of the following subjects has been included within the scope of geography?
The two main branches of geography are—
Physical geography deals with the natural features of—
Which of the following spheres is NOT part of physical geography?
The four spheres studied in physical geography are atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and—
Which branch studies the landforms of the planet?
Geomorphologists study landforms from development to disappearance through—
Which branch investigates the distribution of long-term weather patterns?
Which branch studies the distribution of plants and animals on or near the earth's surface?
Soil geographers study the upper layer of—
About what fraction of the earth is water?
Which branch deals with transport and communication among continents through ocean?
Determination of chemical quality and salinity of ocean water is studied in—
Human geography studies—
Which branch deals with economic activities people undertake to live and cope with nature?
Population geography focuses on—
Which branch focuses on studying geographical matters of different regions?
Which branch deals with political evolution, political division and boundary?
Quantitative geography uses—
Which branch studies government and non-government transport systems?
Urban geography deals with—
Disaster management focuses on—
Naeem filled a low-lying area and constructed a shop with a house. His activity belongs to which branch of geography?
Consider the following sub-branches of physical geography:
Which of the following is a sub-branch of human geography?
Geography and Environment are at present taught in—
Which scientist said, "Environment is the surrounding organic and natural situations of animals"?
According to C.C. Park, environment means—
Environment changes with the change of—
At the beginning of mankind, the environment was made up of—
Human environment was developed due to—
Environment is made up of how many kinds of elements?
The two kinds of elements of environment are—
Which of the following is a living element of environment?
Which of the following is a non-living element of environment?
Which characteristic does NOT belong to living elements?
Consider the following:
The two types of environment are—
Which of the following constitutes natural environment?
Which of the following constitutes social environment?
Consider the following elements:
Through studying Geography and Environment, we can know about—
The greenhouse effect and its influence is studied through—
Which of the following can we know by studying geography and environment?
Gaining economic solvency by man using natural resources is learned from—
Consider the following benefits of studying geography and environment:
Which is included in biogeography?
The topics discussed in geography are:
Mr. Naeem filled the low-lying area at the intersection of four roads and constructed a shop with a house behind it. Naeem's activity belongs to which geography?
Mr. Naeem filled the low-lying area at the intersection of four roads and constructed a shop with a house behind it. The activity mentioned is:
According to Alexander Von Humbolt, geography is a science related to—
According to Humbolt, geography includes descriptions and discussions all belonging to—
Which of the following is a topic of economic geography?
Which of the following is a topic of political geography?
Which is an important aspect of geography and environmental studies?
Why is the environment closely related to all branches of geography?
According to C.C. Park, environment means the sum of all the situations of humans at certain point of—
Mountains and climate belong to which environment?
People and plants are studied under which branches of geography respectively?