When we describe something by saying "it has a beautiful lake and mountains in the background", we are describing it by its
A. Cultural characteristics
B. Physical characteristics
C. Personal characteristics
D. Social characteristics

we are describing it by its physical characteristics so B is the correct answer also i suggest you read this all the way through it has some very useful information if i do say so myself

Explanation:

ALSO if this is a test question, i just searched it up to make sure that my answer was correct and this was on quizlet so you can probably get most of the answers to your questions on that app aswell. i underlined this so you would see it haha

Cultural characteristics- Culture has five basic characteristics: It is learned, shared, based on symbols, integrated, and dynamic. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. it can be seen as the growth of a group identity fostered by social patterns unique to the group.

Physical characteristics - Physical characteristics are defining traits or features about your body. These are aspects that are visually apparent, knowing nothing else about the person. The first thing you see when you look at someone could be their hair, clothes, nose, or figure. These are all examples of physical characteristics.

Personal characteristics- Personal qualities are personal characteristics of an individual. They are what make up one's personality. Other qualities employers value are: honesty, assertiveness, flexibility, problem solving, friendliness, intelligence, leadership, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humor.

Social characteristics- Social characteristics refer to mean income, poverty and levels of wealth, social capital, social cohesion, and safety and security in the neighborhood. From: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, 2011.

i would say b. research typically uses a variety of sources

chronological thinking is an indispensable tool to structure a historical narrative and to give meaning to a sequence of events. the final section presents the results of a survey to test the chronological thinking of lower secondary school students carried out by the educational research institute.