Physical Factors Affecting Human Population Distribution
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Why is it now possible to live further away from rivers or wells?

  • Regulations prohibit living near rivers or wells.
  • The global population distribution has shifted away from water sources.
  • Advancements in technology have allowed water to be piped to households. (correct)
  • Climate change has made rivers and wells less accessible.

    • Why is population density low in deserts?

  • High humidity makes it difficult for humans to settle.
  • Deserts have dense vegetation which hinders human settlement.
  • Extreme heat and lack of precipitation make it uninhabitable. (correct)
  • The impact of climate change has caused desert populations to decline.

    • What type of climate is more desirable for human habitation?

  • Tropical rainforest climate
  • Arctic climate
  • Moderate climate with ample rainfall (correct)
  • Extreme temperature climate

    • What is the main reason why steep slopes inhibit the effective use of agricultural machinery?

    <p>Steep slopes have thin soils that limit the growth of crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do areas with very high temperatures inhibit agriculture?

    <p>Lack of precipitation coupled with high temperatures hinders agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way that advances in technology have helped bypass the restrictions posed by climate?

    <p>Advances in agriculture have allowed for crop growth in areas with high humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do areas with extremes of temperature, precipitation, or humidity have on human settlement?

    <p>They deter settlement due to harsh conditions and health risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are altitudes above 5,000 metres not favorable for human habitation?

    <p>The low oxygen content of the air causes physiological problems like altitude sickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why over half of the global population lives at elevations of less than 200 metres above sea level?

    <p>Lower elevations are less susceptible to the effects of global climate change, such as rising sea levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way that high humidity can negatively impact an area?

    <p>High humidity makes it difficult to construct homes and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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