Why does the Westminster Shorter Catechism ask the question, "What is God?" instead of, "Who is God?"

I've had family members press me on this when I started memorizing the catechism, and I didn't have a satisfying answer. If someone could point me towards an answer, it would be much appreciated!

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Joel Weyrick
Member, Sharon RPC (RPCNA)
Middletown, Iowa