Which of the following shows the relationship between geography and trade?
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Responses
Places that are rich in natural resources often attract large populations.
Places that are rich in natural resources often attract large populations.
Mountain ranges hinder the migration of people to other regions.
Mountain ranges hinder the migration of people to other regions.
People in different regions often practice different religions.
People in different regions often practice different religions.
Cultures in isolated areas often develop different languages.
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The correct answer is:
Cultures in isolated areas often develop different languages.
The option that best shows the relationship between geography and trade is:
- Cultures in isolated areas often develop different languages.
Geography plays a significant role in shaping how trade and cultural interchange occur. In the case of isolated areas, geographical barriers such as mountains, deserts, or bodies of water can hinder the movement of people and goods, limiting trade and interaction with other regions. As a result, these isolated areas often develop distinct cultures, including unique languages, due to being relatively disconnected from the influence of outside cultures.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the impact of geography on trade. Option 1 is not directly related to trade but suggests that places rich in natural resources attract large populations, which is more related to settlement patterns. Option 2 mentions that mountain ranges hinder migration, which could indirectly affect trade, but the focus of the statement is on migration rather than trade itself. Option 3 states that people in different regions practice different religions, which is related to cultural differences but not solely to trade. However, option 4 directly highlights how cultures in isolated areas develop different languages, indicating the relationship between geography, isolation, and distinct cultural traits resulting from limited trade interactions.