The United Kingdom has large urban areas with large populations throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is unlike Russia whose major cities are concentrated in the southern and western parts of the country. Which reason best explains the difference in how population is distributed between both countries?

Question

The United Kingdom has large urban areas with large populations throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is unlike Russia whose major cities are concentrated in the southern and western parts of the country. Which reason best explains the difference in how population is distributed between both countries?
 A. 
The United Kingdom has a good public school system in all countries, while the best Russian schools are in the east.
 B. 
The natural resources of the United Kingdom are evenly distributed, while most Russian resources are in the south.
 C. 
The amount of air pollution in the United Kingdom is limited, whereas air pollution is a greater risk in northern Russia.
 D. 
The climate of the United Kingdom is more uniform, whereas the climate in Russia is more extreme to the north.

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The best reason that explains the difference in population distribution between the United Kingdom and Russia is:

D. The climate of the United Kingdom is more uniform, whereas the climate in Russia is more extreme to the north.

The more temperate and stable climate in the UK supports higher population densities in urban areas, while Russia's harsher climate, especially in the northern regions, limits population growth and encourages concentration in more hospitable areas in the south and west.