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?

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

How do areas with very high temperatures inhibit agriculture?

Lack of precipitation coupled with high temperatures hinders agriculture. 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?

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

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

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

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

The low oxygen content of the air causes physiological problems like altitude sickness 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?

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

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

High humidity makes it difficult to construct homes and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why is it now possible to live further away from rivers or wells?

Why is population density low in deserts?

What type of climate is more desirable for human habitation?

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

How do areas with very high temperatures inhibit agriculture?

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

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

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

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

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

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