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How may the lives of people who live in mountains or on plains be different?

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Mountains rivers and a climate had a major effects on peoples lives in the subcontinent how did these people in the subcontinent gain from the mountains to the north?

People in the subcontinent benefited from the mountains to the north by providing a natural barrier that protected them from invasions. The mountains also served as a source of freshwater through rivers that flowed down from them, facilitating agriculture and settlement. Additionally, the mountains offered natural resources such as minerals and timber, supporting economic activities and trade.


How do mountains affect the lives of people who live around them?

Mountains can provide resources like fresh water, minerals, and timber for nearby communities. However, they can also create challenges such as limited land for agriculture, difficult transportation routes, and vulnerability to natural disasters like landslides and avalanches. Overall, mountains can influence the culture, economy, and lifestyles of people living in these areas.


What do you call a person who lives in a different state than they were born?

A person who lives in a different state than where they were born is often simply referred to as an out-of-state resident.


How do mountains get their names?

Many are named after the person who discovered them. Some are given their 'local' name (the name of the mountain in the culture that lives nearby or on it). Others are named for famous people in the discoverer's or the native people's history. A few are simply numbered - K2 is the most famous of these; it does have official names in some documents, but is rarely used.


How does the physical geography of Latin America and the Caribbean affect people lives?

Humans have settled on Latin America's mountains and plateaus for thousands of years. The mountains' cooler climates and rich natural resources-water, volcanic soil, timber, and minerals- attracted settlers. The regions's rugged terrain isolated communities, but new technology is breaking down the physical barriers.