Q.3 (5) Distinguish between Human geography and Physical geography.
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Answer: Physical geography studies the natural environment, while human geography studies human activities and their relation with the environment.
| Point | Human geography | Physical geography |
|---|---|---|
| Subject matter | Studies man, his activities and their spatial distribution. | Studies natural features and processes of the earth. |
| Components | Population, settlements, economic activities, culture, politics. | Lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. |
| Sub-branches | Population, settlement, economic, social, political, cultural geography. | Geomorphology, climatology, oceanography, biogeography, soil geography. |
| Nature | Dynamic; changes quickly with time and society. | Changes are generally slow (except natural hazards). |
| Relation | Explains how humans use and modify the environment. | Explains the natural base on which human activities depend. |
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