Which area of geographical study involves examining different populations in the world, including their distribution and trade patterns?
physical geography
human geography
climate and weather
resources and land use

The correct answer is B. Human Geography.

Explanation

Human geography is a subdiscipline of geography that is responsible for studying the relationship between man and his environment, including topics such as demography; establishments such as cities, towns, villages, among others; the economic benefit of nature, such as agriculture; and religions, distribution and trade patterns. Also, it takes into account the influence exerted by the geographical space on the development of the life of a community. So, the correct answer is B. Human Geography

doctrine that the us had the right to expand throughout north america.