A physical feature, such as a body of water, might actually aid transportation and migration because ocean travel may be easier than overland travel. However, if that physical feature hinders migration it is an example of
A) an environmental push factor.
B) a forced migration.
C) an intervening obstacle.
D) a cultural pull factor.
E) an environmental incentive.

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An intervening obstacle refers to a physical or cultural feature that hinders or slows down migration such as mountains, deserts or a political border. This stands in contrast to environmental or cultural factors that encourage migration (incentives or pull factors) or make staying in an area less desirable (push factors). Therefore, if a physical feature (such as a body of water) hinders migration, it would be an example of an intervening obstacle.

A Physical Feature, Such as a Body of Water, Might