What Characteristics of the Intermontane Have Made It a Land

question 5

Multiple Choice

What characteristics of the Intermontane have made it a land of discontinuous settlement?

• A)A rugged landscape and low average precipitation.
• B)Lack of natural resources such as minerals and lumber.
• C)Conflict with native groups living in the area left few safe areas.
• D)Many settlers bypassed the area for choice land in California.

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