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Why is it now possible to live further away from rivers or wells?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main reason why steep slopes inhibit the effective use of agricultural machinery?
How do areas with very high temperatures inhibit agriculture?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a way that high humidity can negatively impact an area?
