SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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The Caucasus is culturally diverse. A glance at a political map of the region suggests that simple borders separate the political entities in the Caucasus, but in fact ____ this compact region with its population of around 20 million includes upwards of 50 ethnic groups, and its linguistic variety is second only to that of New Guinea.-“Five Things Worth Knowing About the Caucasus, “ Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting website, May 16, 2013pulitzercenter.org (accessed November 16, 2016)In what way did the physical geography of the Caucasus region contribute to the pattern described in the excerpt?
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A tropical climate attracted many immigrants to the region.
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Mountains isolated many groups that migrated to the region.
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Dense forest served as a barrier to migration across the region.
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Vast plains facilitated the migration of people across the region.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In what way did the physical geography of northern Europe affect the ethnic diversity of the region? Vast waterways across the plains blocked the flow of migrants. A lack of significant physical barriers allowed for easy migration to the area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Confucius emphasized that harmony in society depends on peace and unity.
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