Question

factors affecting the distribution of population

Answer 1

Population distribution depends upon:
Natural factors

• Relief: low land has high density whereas high land has low density
• Resources: areas rich in resources have high density of population whereas those with low levels of resources are scarcely populated
• Climate: areas with temperate climate have high density of population whereas those with extreme climatic conditions have low density of population

Human factors

• Political: countries with stable political conditions have a high density of population
• Economic: areas offering better standards of living and better job and business opportunities have a high density of population

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