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Geographic Influences in North America

Question 6 • 2026_SUMMER 305_CR_2106010-M/J Civics A

Which example shows how natural resources can impact human settlement?

Answer
A
Mountain ranges limit the areas in which people can build homes.
B
Many people move to Miami, Florida, for its warm and sunny winters.
C
In the mid-1800s, gold attracted thousands of settlers to California.
D
The proximity of Vancouver, Canada, to ship harbors contributed to the city’s growth.

Explanation

Gold is a natural resource, and its discovery drew thousands of settlers to California in the mid-1800s. This shows how people may move to an area to find and use valuable resources. Warm winters, mountains, and ship harbors can also affect settlement, but they are not the example of a natural resource attracting settlers.

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