The most interesting thing I learned about how natural resources, climate, and physical features affect settlement is how much it mattered to settle in a flat, even land when choosing somewhere to settle. Now, we can settle anywhere we want without worrying about how level the land is. But back when people were first settling in areas, people had to think about things like where they could grow a surplus of crops and where they could build a sturdy, strong house in the shortest amount of time. The part of my Sketchnote I am most proud of is my drawing of good physical features to settle near. It shows how it is a good idea to settle near arable land, or fertile land. It also show how it settling next to a body of water can benefit how you transport goods.
