Use the topographical map to answer the question.

Question

A map of an unidentified piece of land is shown with rivers running across it. Four points on the map are labeled A, B, C, and D. The land is color coded tan, green, and dark green, with the tan furthest from the rivers and the dark green closest to the rivers. Point A is in a large expanse of green. Point B is in a patch of dark green near a body of water. Point C is in a large expanse of tan. Point D is in a small expanse of tan.

Which location was best for early settlers to establish a settlement and meet needs such as farming and fishing?

(1 point)
Responses

C
C

B
B

A
A

D

Answer 1

To determine the best location for early settlers to establish a settlement based on the information provided, we need to consider the attributes of each point regarding farming and fishing.

• Point A is in a large expanse of green, which suggests a moderate level of vegetation and potentially good soil for farming, but it is further from water sources.
• Point B is in a patch of dark green near a body of water. This indicates proximity to water, which is essential for fishing, and dark green often suggests a fertile area for farming.
• Point C is in a large expanse of tan, which is likely further from water and may be less suitable for both farming and fishing.
• Point D is in a small expanse of tan, which suggests it is also further from water and might not support farming as effectively as other areas.

Given that early settlers would prioritize access to both farming land and fishing opportunities, Point B, which is near a body of water and in a fertile area indicated by dark green, would be the best choice for establishing a settlement.

So, the best answer is B.