Question
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How have natural resources obtained from geographic features influenced where people live
in the United States?
© Access to other people led most of the US population to live in the cities
• Access lo warmer weather led most of the US population to live in the south
• Access to sea trade led most of the US population to live on the coasts
© Access to flat land led most of the US population to live out on the prairies
Answer
Access to natural resources such as fertile land, water, minerals, and timber have influenced where people live in the United States. For example, access to sea trade has led to a concentration of population on the coasts, while access to flat land has led to settlement on the prairies.