It influences a lot because, as the story is evolving so is the setting.
It matters because, without setting there's no story.
I believe that setting is the most important part of a story because, it tells u many things..
For Example :
TIME /PLACE /BACKGROUND OF STORY /AND WHERE SOMETHING TAKES PLACE..
in the house, park, pools, hotels, movies, Etc....
Driving is seen as an Alamo of sorts because women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed many rights and driving is one of the exceptions as they are allowed to drive. This can be related to the Alamo in the sense that Texas wanted it's independence from Mexico, the same as the women of Saudi Arabia wanting more rights in their country.
Answer:
Yes,
Explanation:
Advantages;
Habitat for plants and animals to live in
Lots of nutrients in the soil
Disadvantages;
Extreme weather conditions
Very hot there.