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

(A) is the right answer choice because according to the text it says "The instructions for the colonists had been to locate a site which would be far enough from the coast to avoid being surprised by Spanish warships." This shows that they had to pick a mountainous terrain to stay away from Spanish attacks. This is why i picked A

Respuesta :

The correct answer is D. Navigable  rivers  and  natural  harbors.

The  geographic  feature  that  contributed  most  to  the  settlement of  colonies  along  the  Atlantic  coast  were navigable rivers and naturals harbors. 

he  natural   harbor  provided easy and safe access for cargo ships to transfer goods as well as passengers between the ships and the shore. So it was easy way to penetrate to coast.