An example of a formal region is
a. the hub and spoke network for a particular airline.
b. 100,000 square kilometers.
c. Dixie.
d. the area of France where the Breton language is spoken.
QUESTION 9
The word geography is derived from Greek words meaning
a. human society and the earth.
b. the cultural landscape of the earth.
c. the description of the earth.
d. the measurement of the earth.
QUESTION 10
The term “geography” was reportedly coined by which Greek scientist?
a. Pythagoras
b. Strabo
c. Aristotle
d. Eratosthenes
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
Answers:
- Question 8: The correct answer is B. 100,000 square kilometers.
- Question 9: The correct answer is C. the description of the earth.
- Question 10: The correct answer is D. Eratosthenes.
Explanation:
Question 8: Formal Region
A formal region is an area defined by one or more uniform characteristics that are measurable and consistent throughout. This could be a political boundary (such as a country or state) or a geographical area with uniform climate, language, or economy.
- Option A refers to a functional region, which is based on a central node and connected areas (e.g., a transportation system).
- Option C (“Dixie”) refers to a vernacular region, which is based on people’s perceptions and cultural identity.
- Option D describes a linguistic region, which is more of a cultural characteristic than a strictly defined formal region.
- B (100,000 square kilometers) represents a specific measurable area, making it a formal region.
Question 9: Meaning of Geography
The term geography comes from the Greek words “geo” (earth) and “grapho” (to write or describe), meaning “the description of the earth.”
- Option A is incorrect because geography is broader than human society.
- Option B is incorrect since “cultural landscape” is a part of geography, but not its full definition.
- Option D is incorrect because while measurement is part of geography (cartography), the term mainly refers to describing Earth’s features.
Question 10: Who Coined “Geography”?
The Greek scholar Eratosthenes (circa 276–194 BCE) is credited with coining the term “geography” and is considered the father of geography. He made significant contributions to cartography, calculated Earth’s circumference with remarkable accuracy, and created early world maps.
- Pythagoras (A) contributed to mathematics and the idea of a spherical Earth but did not coin the term.
- Strabo (B) was a Roman-era geographer, but he did not invent the term.
- Aristotle (C) studied natural sciences but was not responsible for naming geography.