Question

Which geographic feature contributed most to the settlement of colonies along the atlantic coast? (1) mountainous terrain (2) extensive mineral deposits (3) subtropical climate (4) navigable rivers and harbors?

Answer 1

The answer is (4) navigable rivers and harbors A natural harbor is a terrain where a part of a body of water is protected and deep enough to furnish anchorage. This helped in trade and commerce flourishment in the colonies as it became easier to transport goods through waterways .

Answer 2

Navigable rivers and natural harbors was the geographic feature that contributed most to the settlement of colonies along the atlantic coast. The natural harbor is a body of water sheltered by natural barriers which is well deep to provide a good and a safe anchorage place which permit the transfer of cargo and passengers between the ships and the shore.