Which geographic feature contributed most to the settlement of colonies along the atlantic coast? * (1) mountainous terrain (2) extensive mineral deposits (3) subtropical climate (4) navigable rivers and harbors (a) is the right answer choice because according to the text it says "the instructions for the colonists had been to locate a site which would be far enough from the coast to avoid being surprised by spanish warships." this shows that they had to pick a mountainous terrain to stay away from spanish attacks. this is why i picked a