Which of the following statements best describes settlement patterns in the middle east? a. people have settled near important religious sites. b. people have settled where they can get political freedom. c. people have settled in areas where the climate is most favorable. d. people have settled near the resources that are most valuable to them.

the correct answer is D. People have settled near the resources that are most valuable to them.

Explanation: If you notice all the settlements in the world not just the middle east, the resource that is key is water.

in this scenario it would be the consumer demand as most influential in making the decision. the band members need to figure out where and from whom they will make the most money, in other words who out of the two consumer groups - football fans or car drivers - will spend their money, who is more likely to contribute to their cause and buy what they are offering.

answer; i believe the correct answer is norming;