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How does the location of certain physical features such as rivers, lakes, mountains and deserts impact the population distribution?

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Populations may use rivers and lakes for a variety of resources that they may provide, such as food, materials, or even hygiene. Also, rivers and lakes were occasionally used for trade, so parts of a population may decide to live near a river to access those types of resources. Meanwhile, mountains can be used based on topography depending on where a population plans to live. Additionally, mountains are great for agriculture usage, as individuals can apply the method of contour plowing on their land. Deserts can be useful for other resources--cacti, animals--and can also be used as land for trade.

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