How has the existence of the Great Escarpment, which runs from southwestern Angola and ends in northeastern South Africa, affected coastal settlement in the region?

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The Great Escarpment was a steep and rugged terrain that made settlement and transportation difficult, which hindered the development of coastal settlement.

Answer: D 
 The Great Escarpment provided an ideal location for plantation agriculture due to its fertile soils and ample rainfall. This facilitated the development of plantations along the escarpment, which in turn, led to the growth of coastal settlements in the region.

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