Question

Which of the following statements best explains the difference between physical and human geographers?
A.
Human geographers study human societies, while physical geographers study the solar system.
B.
Human geographers study the natural features of the Earth’s surface, while physical geographers study human societies.
C.
Human geographers study modern governments, while physical geographers focus on ancient societies and cultures.
D.
Human geographers study human societies, while physical geographers study the natural features of the Earth’s surface.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Human geographers study human societies, while physical geographers study the natural features of the Earth’s surface.

Explanation:

Physical geography looks at the natural processes of the Earth, such as climate and plate tectonics. Human geography looks at the impact and behaviour of people and how they relate to the physical world.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Human geographers study human societies, while physical geographers study the natural features of the earth’s surface.

Explanation:

Human geographers study the societies of people and their culture, economics, interaction with the environment. It includes how people from different regions vary from each other and developed in a period.

Physical geographers study the natural features of the earth, the surface of the earth, atmosphere, water bodies, fauna and flora of different regions. It does not include any studies about human life.