Question

Which of the following statements best explains why populations are unevenly distributed?
A.
Governments tend to encourage population growth in coastal areas.
B.
Physical features and economic opportunity often dictate how a population is distributed within a country.
C.
Populations tend to be greater in countries that are located in warmer climates.
D.
Wars, migration, and other historical events have dictated the global population distribution.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Physical features (climate, relief, water availability) and economic opportunities (jobs, industry, infrastructure) are the primary factors shaping where people settle, so populations are unevenly distributed.