Geography as a discipline A)originated in ancient Greek interest in the nature of the universe and the varying character of the known parts of the earth. B)developed as an outgrowth of the "Age of Discovery," beginning in the 15^th century. C)emerged in the 20^th Century with the development of geographic information systems (GIS). D)was developed in response to a national need to map and describe the American West.

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Geography as a discipline originated in ancient Greek interest in the nature of the universe and the varying character of the known parts of the earth, making option A the correct answer. Option B is partially correct as the Age of Discovery did contribute to the development of geography, but it is not the origin of the discipline. Option C is incorrect as GIS is a tool used in geography, but did not emerge as the reason for the discipline. Option D is incorrect as it refers specifically to the development of geography in the United States and not the discipline as a whole.

Geography as a Discipline