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    Geography is the Science that deals in the art of Map Making." This statement was made by -
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    Geography is the Science that deals in the art of Map Making." This statement was made by -

    A.

    Anaximander

    B.

    Eratosthenes

    C.

    Strabo

    D.

    Ptolemy

    Correct option is D


    Ptolemy made the statement that "Geography is the Science that deals in the art of Map Making." Ptolemy was a Greek geographer, mathematician, and astronomer who authored the seminal work "Geographia". His contributions laid the foundation for modern cartography by introducing methods for mapping the known world using a coordinate system.
    Information Booster:
    · Ptolemy's "Geographia" provided detailed instructions on how to draw maps, including the use of latitude and longitude.
    · He improved on earlier works by providing a systematic approach to cartography.
    · His maps remained influential throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Anaximander: An early Greek philosopher credited with creating one of the first world maps, but not associated with formal cartographic science.
    · Eratosthenes: Known as the "Father of Geography," he calculated Earth's circumference and coined the term "Geography," focusing on Earth's physical properties.
    · Strabo: His work "Geographica" described the world from a historical and descriptive perspective rather than focusing on cartography.

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