Question

1. how do geographic features like rivers and mountains influence human settlements? a. they provide resources and protection that encourage settlement. b. they isolate communities completely from one another. c. they make transportation difficult. d. they discourage human migration.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Geographic features like rivers (provide water, fertile land) and mountains (can offer protection from invaders) do provide resources and protection that encourage settlement. For example, rivers support agriculture and transportation, and mountains can act as natural barriers for defense.
• Option b: Saying they "isolate communities completely" is incorrect as there are ways to overcome geographic barriers (e.g., building roads over mountains, using rivers for trade).
• Option c: While some geographic features can make transportation difficult, many (like rivers) facilitate it, so this is not a universal or the main way they influence settlements.
• Option d: Geographic features often attract migration (e.g., people move to areas near rivers for resources), so they don't generally discourage human migration.

Answer:

a. They provide resources and protection that encourage settlement.