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Question
The concentration of settlements is related to ______ major factors.
Options
Proximity to the Sea
Plain region
Availability of water
climate
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Solution
The concentration of settlements is related to Availability of water major factors.
Explanation:
Settlements tend to develop where water is easily available, as it is essential for drinking, farming, transportation, and daily life. While factors like proximity to the sea, plains, and climate also influence settlement, availability of water is the most fundamental and major factor.
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