Question

What physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus shape settlement patterns?(1 point)
Responses

rivers and volcanoes
rivers and volcanoes

deserts and moutains
deserts and moutains

plains and oceans
plains and oceans

mountains and oceans

Answer 1

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Answer 2

mountains and rivers

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is mountains and deserts. The mountainous regions and expansive deserts in Central Asia and the Caucasus greatly influence settlement patterns. The mountains provide natural barriers and affect communication and travel routes, leading to the emergence of isolated communities in high-altitude regions. The harsh desert environments also limit settlement options and influence the distribution of populations in more hospitable areas.