Question
In tropical rainforest regions of South America and the desert regions of the Sahara, the growth of settlements with large populations is limited because:
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Animals cannot survive in these regions
B There is too much rainfall for a large population to survive
C The regions are too high to maintain permanent settlements
D The soils are not fertile enough to maintain long-term settlements
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Animals cannot survive in these regions
B There is too much rainfall for a large population to survive
C The regions are too high to maintain permanent settlements
D The soils are not fertile enough to maintain long-term settlements
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is: **D The soils are not fertile enough to maintain long-term settlements.**
In tropical rainforest regions, while there is abundant rainfall and biodiversity, the soil tends to be poor in nutrients because of rapid decomposition and nutrient cycling. Similarly, in desert regions like the Sahara, the harsh climate and lack of water limit agricultural productivity, making it difficult to support large populations.
In tropical rainforest regions, while there is abundant rainfall and biodiversity, the soil tends to be poor in nutrients because of rapid decomposition and nutrient cycling. Similarly, in desert regions like the Sahara, the harsh climate and lack of water limit agricultural productivity, making it difficult to support large populations.