Which of the following statements best describes settlement patterns in the Middle East?

Question

A.
People have settled near important religious sites.
B.
People have settled where they can get political freedom.
C.
People have settled in areas where the climate is most favorable.
D.
People have settled near the resources that are most valuable to them.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes settlement patterns in the Middle East is:

D. People have settled near the resources that are most valuable to them.

This reflects the historical and contemporary patterns of settlement in the region, particularly in relation to water sources, agricultural land, and oil reserves.