A physical geographer would likely not study
A) the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
B) the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
C) the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.

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Physical geography focuses on the natural processes shaping the Earth's physical features, such as climate, landforms, and ecosystems. The diffusion of religions from the Middle East does not fall under this category as it is a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon. A cultural geographer would be more likely to study this topic.

A Physical Geographer Would Likely Not Study