In what ways has geography affected settlement patterns in North Africa?(1 point)

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Encouraging dense urban development in desert regions
Encouraging dense urban development in desert regions

Concentrating populations near rivers and coastal areas
Concentrating populations near rivers and coastal areas

Leading to widespread agriculture in mountainous areas
Leading to widespread agriculture in mountainous areas

Causing equal distribution of settlements across the region

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Concentrating populations near rivers and coastal areas.

Geography has played a significant role in shaping settlement patterns in North Africa, with most populations concentrated in areas with access to water sources, such as rivers and the Mediterranean coast, due to the arid desert environment that limits agricultural opportunities and access to freshwater.