20. How has the availability of natural resources historically influenced human settlement patterns?(1 point)

Question

Responses

By promoting urbanization and industrialization
By promoting urbanization and industrialization

By discouraging agricultural practices and fostering nomadic lifestyles
By discouraging agricultural practices and fostering nomadic lifestyles

By facilitating trade networks and cultural exchange
By facilitating trade networks and cultural exchange

By promoting sustainable resource management and conservation
By promoting sustainable resource management and conservation

Answer 1

By promoting urbanization and industrialization. The availability of natural resources such as water, fertile land, minerals, and timber has historically influenced human settlement patterns by attracting people to areas where these resources are abundant. This has led to the development of cities and industrial centers near these resources.