A few reasons as to why there is uneven distribution of population in different parts of the world are given below. Pick out the correct one.

Due to varied characteristics of land and climate

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Due to the fact that earth is the only heavenly body in the universe

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Due to the fact that land covers only about 30% of the total area

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Due to the fact that water covers only about 70% of the total area

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The correct option is A Due to varied characteristics of land and climate
The population of the Earth is not evenly distributed because of the varied characteristics of the land and its climate. Places with moderate climatic conditions have a large number of population as compared to places with extreme conditions.

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Answer the following questions.

(i) Why are people considered a resource?

(ii) What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world?

(iii) The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?

(iv) Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.

(v) What is meant by population composition?

(vi) What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country?

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