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Lesson 1 · Geographers study the Earth and the distribution

Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of Earth science, explaining the distribution of earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and ocean basins, where Earth's lithosphere is divided into approximately 15 major tectonic plates and several smaller ones that move at rates of 1–10 centimeters per year.

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Which type of geographer primarily investigates the distribution of human populations, cultures, and economic activities?

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