Factors Affecting Settlement
Investigate natural and human factors that influence where people choose to settle.
Key Questions
- 1Why are most Canadian cities located near the southern border?
- 2How do transportation routes influence the growth of a city?
- 3What role do natural resources play in rural settlement patterns?
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