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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

Even though both the human geography and the physical geography are part of the same basic science, their focus of study is very different. The human geography focuses on the human societies. It examines the relation between the humans and nature, the reasons for the development of the societies, the characteristics of the societies... The physical geography focuses on examining the natural features on the Earth's surface. It tries to understand how have they formed, what caused their formation, their composition etc.