Which one of the following scholars coined the term- Geography?

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Eratosthenes

Sol. The term "Geography" was coined by the ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes (276–194 BCE). He is often called the "Father of Geography" and was the first to calculate the Earth’s circumference with remarkable accuracy using simple geometric methods.

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• Eratosthenes was the chief librarian of the Library of Alexandria.
• He developed a system of latitude and longitude to map the Earth.
• His famous book "Geographica" laid the foundation for future geographical studies.
• He estimated the Earth's circumference to be approximately 39,375 km, which was surprisingly close to the actual value (~40,075 km).

Additional Information:
Plato (a): A philosopher, but not directly involved in geographical studies.
Aristotle (b): A philosopher and scientist who discussed the Earth's spherical shape but did not coin the term "Geography."
Herodotus (c): Known as the "Father of History," he described various lands and cultures but did not define Geography as a subject.