The aspect of geography that examines physical characteristics of the earth is known as
a) human geography

b) cultural geography

c)physical geography

d)cartography

the 2010 census reported about 308.7 million people in the united states. the 2000 census reported a population of about 281.4 million.
by about what percent did the population change?
did the population grow or shrink?

The aspect of geography that examines physical characteristics of the Earth is known as physical geography. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".

Number of people in the year 2010 = 308.7 million
Number of people in the year 2000 = 281.4 million
Number of people by which the population grew = (308.7 - 281.4) million
                                                                             = 27.3 million
Percentage of change in the population = (27.3/308.7) * 100
                                                                = 8.84 percent.