Question

Which of the following is the most significant factor that predicts the location of human inhabitance? A. year-round moderate temperatures B. proximity to coastal areas C. availability of arable land D. proximity to trade routes

Answer 1

C. availability of arable land.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the most important factor when predicting the location of human inhabitance. Throughout history, the most important factor when dealing with the location of human settlements has been the availability of arable land. This is because arable land is necessary in order to sustain a large population. Settlements that are not located in fertile land can still exist, but they generally remain small. Evidence of this can be found by looking at the settlement patterns of ancient civilizations.

Answer 2

C. availability of arable land

Step-by-step explanation:

Mesopotamia with Egypt, India with China, shared several characteristics: They settled on the banks of large rivers and developed in extensive river valleys, so the basis of their economies were agriculture and livestock. Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China developed hierarchical and stratified societies in estates classified according to their specialization.