When geographers say that the South is partly defined as a region by the Baptist Church, they understand that
A) low educational attainment and economic factors are not as important as religion in determining the boundaries and characteristics of this region.
B) the Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, and other churches also attract adherents in the South, but to a lesser extent than do Baptist churches.
C) the Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, and other churches attract almost no adherents because the Baptist Church has obtained such a high amount of power and state support there.
D) the Presbyterian, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, and other churches are supported by the state governments of the South.
E) Christian legislators in state governments do not let religious convictions and related biases interfere with their work.

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Geographers do not claim that the Baptist Church is the only religion in the South, but rather that it is a prominent one that helps define the region. Other churches also have a presence in the South, but the Baptist Church has historically been a significant force in shaping the culture and social norms of the region.

When Geographers Say That the South Is Partly Defined as a Region