Historically,the Settlement Pattern of Intermontane West Was Low Population Densities

Multiple Choice

Historically,the settlement pattern of Intermontane West was low population densities that were centered around areas suited for farming or mining.Another way to say this is what?

A) It was a land of irregular population.
B) It was a land of discontinuous settlement.
C) It was a land of uneven settlement
D) It was a land of patchy population.