Which physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus shape settlement patterns select two answers. A. Oceans. B. Mountains. C. Volcanoes. D. Deserts.

Answer 1

B. Mountains
D. Deserts

Mountains and deserts are significant physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus that influence settlement patterns. Mountains can create barriers that affect transportation and agriculture, while deserts can limit available arable land and resources, shaping where populations choose to settle.