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Spatial Patterns of World Populations Quick Check
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Which option best describes the way in which physical geography influenced modern population distribution?(1 point)
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Cultural hearths attract a large number of migrants, increasing population density in nearby cities.
Cultural hearths attract a large number of migrants, increasing population density in nearby cities.

Most people live in mountainous areas, as techniques were developed to grow food on slopes.
Most people live in mountainous areas, as techniques were developed to grow food on slopes.

Urbanization has increased population density as people move to cities for jobs.
Urbanization has increased population density as people move to cities for jobs.

Most people live in the midlatitudes because the climate is good for agriculture.
Most people live in the midlatitudes because the climate is good for agriculture.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the way in which physical geography influenced modern population distribution is:

**Most people live in the midlatitudes because the climate is good for agriculture.**

This statement highlights how geographic factors, such as climate and arable land, have historically influenced where people choose to settle and establish populations.