Because of Its Pattern of Discontinuous Settlement,most of the Population

Because of its pattern of discontinuous settlement,most of the population of the Intermontane West lives where?

A) In large cities such as Las Vegas,Salt Lake City,and Boise
B) In small towns and cities centered around mining,logging,and ranching
C) In rural areas because most people are still involved in mining,ranching,and logging
D) Population is evenly mixed between rural and urban areas