1. which of the following describes where settlers of north american countries would have most likely chosen to live? a. areas with a low cost of living, such as in the midwestern united states b. areas that had warm, dry climates, such as the southern united states or mexico c. areas where cities were not yet established, such as along the pacific coast d. areas where access to natural resources could provide jobs, such as in fishing or forestry 2. which of the following is a true statement about the countries of north america? a. the population of each country tends to settle in the mountainous areas. b. the countries do not have valuable natural resources such as oil. c. they trade the most with each other because transportation is easier. d. they have climate patterns that limit them to making few products.