Historically, the settlement pattern of Intermontane West was low population densities that were centered around areas suited for farming or mining. Another way to say this is what?
A) It was a land of irregular population.
B) It was a land of discontinuous settlement.
C) It was a land of uneven settlement
D) It was a land of patchy population.
Question 2
What characteristics of the Intermontane have made it a land of discontinuous settlement?
A) A rugged landscape and low average precipitation.
B) Lack of natural resources such as minerals and lumber.
C) Conflict with native groups living in the area left few safe areas.
D) Many settlers bypassed the area for choice land in California.