What inferences can be made about the impact of

physical geography on the Klondike Gold Rush?

Check all that apply.

The geography of the region likely encouraged

people to travel to the gold fields.

The route from Skagway to the gold fields was

short, so the conditions had little impact.

The geography of the region likely discouraged

people from joining the gold rush.

The conditions likely resulted in many people

abandoning the search for gold.

The route through the mountains required miners

to have strong physical skills.

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What inferences can be made about the impact of

physical geography on the Klondike Gold Rush?

Check all that apply.

The geography of the region likely encouraged

people to travel to the gold fields.

The route from Skagway to the gold fields was

short, so the conditions had little impact.

The geography of the region likely discouraged

people from joining the gold rush.

The conditions likely resulted in many people

abandoning the search for gold.

The route through the mountains required miners

to have strong physical skills.

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Samuel Lutz · Answer 1

Many suffered malnutrition and/or died along the trails. Some Klondikers became sick or died from eating the meat of the dead horses found on the White Pass Trail, and it soon became known as the "Dead Horse Trail". Men reportedly went insane on the trail.