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The ___ resources of Southeast Asia have influenced where people choose to live.
The rich soils of the ___ and the volcanic islands attracted large ___ populations. Today, large populations live in roughly the same areas that attracted settlement in ___ times.
 ancient  farming  natural  mainland

The natural resources of Southeast Asia have influenced where people choose to live. The rich soils of the mainland and the volcanic islands attracted large ancient farming populations. Today, large populations live in roughly the same areas that attracted settlement in ancient times.