Answer:
The geography of the region is mainly made up by four features: the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan Deserts, and the Colorado Plateau; although there are other geographical features as well, such as a portion of the Great Basin Desert.
Answer:
The main difference between longitude and latitude is that longitude is a measurement east or west of the prime meridian, while latitude is the measurement north or south of the Equator.
Explanation:
Deserts are a natural barrier between regions, they are difficult to travel through safely due to harsh conditions. Transport of goods and people is more costly and more difficult.