Question
Which reason best explains why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated?(1 point)
Responses
The arid climates cannot support farming.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Responses
The arid climates cannot support farming.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Answers
Answered by
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The best explanation for why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated is:
**The arid climates cannot support farming.**
Arid climates generally have low precipitation, making it difficult to grow crops, which limits the ability to sustain large populations that rely on agriculture for food.
**The arid climates cannot support farming.**
Arid climates generally have low precipitation, making it difficult to grow crops, which limits the ability to sustain large populations that rely on agriculture for food.