An extremely dry interior forced people to settle the coast.
An extremely dry interior forced people to settle the coast.
Eastern mountain ranges limit eastern coastal populations.
Eastern mountain ranges limit eastern coastal populations.
Several small, hilly islands limit space for settlement.
Several small, hilly islands limit space for settlement.
Highlands provide rich land for farming and draw the population.
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The statement that best explains how Australia's geography affects population density is:
"An extremely dry interior forced people to settle the coast."
This is accurate because Australia's interior is primarily arid and inhospitable, leading to higher population concentrations along the more fertile and temperate coastal areas where resources and opportunities for settlement are more abundant.
