What elements of study do human and physical geography have in common?

A) They are sometimes found as part of the same department in major universities.
B) They are concerned with where things occur and why they occur where they do.
C) They are trying to solve the problem of how to manage the natural environment.
D) They are trying to solve the problem of how to manage the growing human population.


Answer: B

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