Thinking about the effect of geography on people, movement, and development. In a few sentences, predict or explain how the geography of the American Southwest could have presented challenges to movement and development of the nation.

Geography influences the development of the people who occupy given areas. Humans respond and adapt to the conditions they encounter, developing patterns of behavior and customs to cope with dry deserts, arctic cold, high mountain ranges or the isolation of an island.

Explanation:Cultural geographers study how the natural environment influences the development of human culture, such as how the climate affects the agricultural practices of a region. ... For example, health geographers create maps that track the location and spread of specific diseases.

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a factory opens that mass-produces light bulbs.

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not sure if that's an answer to your questions but this is an example! : )