Question

1. which geographic factor often leads to long - standing territorial conflicts?

a. improved resource distribution
b. geographic isolation
c. historical claims to land ownership
d. population growth

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Improved resource distribution would likely reduce conflicts, not cause them.
• Option b: Geographic isolation typically reduces interactions, so it's less likely to cause territorial conflicts.
• Option c: Historical claims to land ownership are a common and long - standing source of territorial disputes as different groups may have deep - rooted historical ties to a piece of land.
• Option d: Population growth may put pressure on resources but is not a direct geographic factor for long - standing territorial conflicts in the same way as historical land claims.

Answer:

c. Historical claims to land ownership