Question

which comparison best describes the relationship between history and geography?

history shows how events over time relate, while geography shows how the land changes over time.

history focuses on how living things survive, while geography focuses on human-environment interaction.

geography uses visuals, such as maps and globes, while history uses only photographs and videos.

geography includes the study of environments, while history focuses only on people.

Explanation:

• The first option correctly distinguishes the core focuses: History analyzes chronological events and their connections, while Geography examines temporal changes to land and spatial features.
• The second option is wrong: History does not focus on organism survival (that is biology/ecology), and geography's scope is broader than just human-environment interaction.
• The third option is wrong: History uses many sources beyond photos/videos, such as written documents, artifacts, and oral histories.
• The fourth option is wrong: History covers more than just people, including events, societies, and their interactions with environments, and geography also includes human geography, not just physical environments.

Answer:

A. History shows how events over time relate, while geography shows how the land changes over time.