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Question
Following are names of geographical factors that influence the distribution of population. Which of these are true?
Options
Availability of water
Land forms
Climate
All of these
Solution
All of these
Explanation:
Factors influencing population distribution include:
(i) Water availability: Water is the most important factor in life. People prefer to live in areas where there is readily available fresh water. Water is essential for agricultural development and day-to-day activities.
(ii) Land forms: People prefer to live in flat plains and gentle slopes because they are conducive to crop production and the construction of roads and industries.
(iii) Climate: People prefer to live in areas that do not have extreme climatic conditions, that is, areas with a low diurnal and annual temperature range, as well as areas with adequate rainfall.
(iv) Fertile soils: Fertile soils are essential for agricultural and related activities. As a result, areas with fertile loamy soils have more.