Question

Which one of the following is not an area of sparse population?

Options

• The Atacama

• South-east Asia

• Equatorial region

• Polar regions

Answer 1

South-east Asia

Explanation:

South-east Asia is densely populated due to fertile plains, heavy river basins, and favourable climates that support intensive agriculture. In contrast, the Atacama Desert (arid), the Equatorial region (hot and humid), and the Polar regions (freezing) feature harsh environments that naturally restrict human settlement, making them sparsely populated.