North America has several different mountain ranges which presented challenges as settlers moved west. Which of the following best describes a way that mountains benefited North American countries. The mountains became tourist attractions with help the economy.

They provided a physical barrier that protected the coast from invasion.

Mountains offered many resources such as coal and minerals.

Overseas trade became easier than trans continental trade.

Javier is considering two options for college. option a: complete the first two years of schooling at a community college and then transfer to a university. option b: complete all four years of schooling at the university. community college financial analysis costs per year financial aid package per year tuition & fees scholarships & grants $3,000 $1,000 room & board $1,000 university financial analysis costs per year financial aid package per year tuition & fees scholarships & grants $10,000 $15,000 room & board work-study $11,500 $4,000 which statement about the cost of the options is true? option b will save him $1,000. option b will save him $2,000. option a will save him $14,000. option a will save him $17,500.