What physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus shape settlement patterns?

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plains and oceans
plains and oceans

mountains and oceans
mountains and oceans

deserts and mountains
deserts and mountains

rivers and volcanoes

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The physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus that shape settlement patterns are primarily deserts and mountains. These geographic features significantly influence agriculture, transportation, and the overall habitability of the region, leading to concentrated settlements in more hospitable areas.