The Response area resources of Southeast Asia have influenced where people choose to live. The rich soils of the Response area and the volcanic islands attracted large Response area populations. Today, large populations live in roughly the same areas that attracted settlement in Response area times. make it 3 sentences
The fertile soils and volcanic islands of Southeast Asia have long been a draw for settlement, with their ability to support agriculture and provide resources for communities. As a result, modern populations in Southeast Asia are concentrated in areas with these abundant natural resources. This historical influence of the region's natural resources continues to shape patterns of settlement and population distribution today.
