What role did geography play in the growth of three distinct cultural regions in the english colonies? a. large mountains separated the three regions leading to little contact between them. b. geography and climate determined what kinds of crops could be grown, leading to differing structures for economies and settlements. c. the new england and southern colonies were heavily influenced by their french and spanish neighbors leading to cultural differences. d. the three regions were separated by large, fast-moving rivers leading to separate cultures

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.  

reread your text and you will find the answer. stay focused ignore all your distractions.

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