Which of the following would a physical geographer likely study?
A)The economic impact transportation restructuring in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
B)The socio-political effects of the changes to forestry conservation legislation.
C)The 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D)The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.

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Physical geographers study natural phenomena and processes, such as earthquakes, weather patterns, and landforms. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011 would fall under their area of study. Choices A and B are more related to economic and political geography, while choice D focuses on cultural geography.

Which of the Following Would a Physical Geographer Likely Study