Early humans faced various push and pull factors that influenced their migration patterns. Here’s how the factors you've listed can be categorized:
Push Factors:
- Competition for resources: High levels of competition for food, water, and shelter among early human groups could push some groups to migrate in search of less contested areas.
- Natural disasters: Events such as floods, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions could force early humans to leave their homes for safer environments.
- Diseases: Outbreaks of illness or diseases could have driven populations away from affected areas to seek healthier environments.
Pull Factors:
- Abundant food and water: Regions with plentiful resources would attract early humans seeking to sustain themselves and their communities.
- Little to no competition for resources: Areas with fewer competing groups could draw early humans looking for a better quality of life and more accessible resources.
These factors played a significant role in the movement and settlement patterns of early human populations.