Geography is best described as a discipline
A) concerned with memorizing the locations of places, especially the largest/longest phenomena.
B) in which space, how the earth's surface is used, and how human activities differ from place to place is studied.
C) that uses maps, performs cartographic analysis, and publishes atlases.
D) that is a branch of Geology.
E) that incorporates the latest technologies available.

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Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. Therefore, option B is the most comprehensive and accurate description of the discipline. Option A is too simplistic, focusing only on memorization, while option C is too specific, focusing only on cartography. Option D is incorrect, as geology is a separate branch of Earth science, and option E is too vague, as it does not specify which technologies are used in the study of geography.

Geography Is Best Described as a Discipline