The Response area resources of Southeast Asia have influenced where people choose to live. The rich soils of the Response area and the volcanic islands attracted large Response area populations. Today, large populations live in roughly the same areas that attracted settlement in Response area times.
In ancient times, people were drawn to the fertile soil for farming in the Response area of Southeast Asia. The mainland and natural resources, such as volcanic islands, provided opportunities for communities to thrive. Today, these same factors continue to influence where people choose to live in the region.
