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What are two ways how deserts and rivers have impacted settlement in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

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User Ryan Tarpine
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Deserts have caused and arid climate and drought all over Africa which has led to malnutrition and thirst.
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Deserts have caused horrible dryness, which has made the region very difficult for farmers. Crops die from the desertification in the regions. The population density in the region is mostly near water sources, so deserts and mountain ranges stop
settlement and rivers help settlement.
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