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

Responses

deserts and mountains
deserts and mountains

mountains and oceans
mountains and oceans

rivers and volcanoes
rivers and volcanoes

plains and oceans

1 answer

The correct response is deserts and mountains. These physical features significantly influence settlement patterns in Central Asia and the Caucasus, as mountainous regions can hinder transportation and agriculture, while deserts can limit viable land for habitation and farming.