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?

Respuesta :

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.
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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 .