alleryWhich geographer is best known for the first law of geography?
AWaldo Tobler
BEdward Cave
CCarl Ritter
DJohn Harrison
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Waldo Tobler
1. Waldo Tobler proposed the laws most notably linked to the quantitative revolution.
2. His first law is the most generally accepted law of geography.
3. Ritter, Hartshorne and Varenius are known for other contributions.
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