Question

Which reason best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have low population density?(1 point)
Responses

The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.
The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.

The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.
The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.

The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.
The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.

The semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods.

Answer 1

The reason that best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have low population density is:

**The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.**

This statement accurately reflects the challenges faced in semi-arid regions, where limited rainfall can hinder agricultural productivity, leading to lower population densities.