&. Which states have more natural boundaries? (this Is an inference question - you need to look at the map, but the answer Is not written on the map) A morestates ln the eastern portion of the US have natural boundaries

B more states ln the western portion of the US have natural boundaries

A

Explanation: There are more rivers and mountains that connect through the east causing them to create state lines.  There is also population density as well i.e there are more people spread out throughout Utah or Wyoming than New York or Rhode Island.

i think its the outcome of people's preferences.