Question
Despite the devastation caused by flooding, large populations of people in East Asia live near rivers and the coast for all of the reasons below EXCEPT:(1 point)
Responses
Trade and transportation
Trade and transportation
High agricultural productivity in these areas.
High agricultural productivity in these areas.
Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
Availability of freshwater resources.
Availability of freshwater resources.
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The correct answer is:
Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
This option is the exception because, generally, people do not live near rivers and coasts due to abundant desert landscapes; instead, they are drawn to these areas for trade, transportation, high agricultural productivity, and availability of freshwater resources.
