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Which reason best explains why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated?

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The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.


Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.


Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.


The arid climates cannot support farming.

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The arid climates cannot support farming.

Low rainfall and scarce water in arid regions limit crop production and reliable food supplies, so those areas cannot sustain large, dense populations.