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

Question

Responses

rivers and volcanoes
rivers and volcanoes

mountains and oceans
mountains and oceans

deserts and moutains
deserts and moutains

plains and oceans
plains and oceans

Answer 1

The correct response is deserts and mountains.

Central Asia and the Caucasus region are characterized by significant mountainous terrain, such as the Himalayas, Tian Shan, and the Caucasus Mountains, as well as large desert areas like the Kyzylkum and Karakum deserts. These physical features significantly influence settlement patterns, as people tend to settle in more hospitable areas, such as river valleys and plains, while mountains and deserts can serve as barriers to movement and settlement.