Which of the following statements best explains why populations are unevenly distributed?

A.

Governments tend to encourage population growth in coastal areas.

B.

Physical features and economic opportunity often dictate how a population is distributed within a country.

C.

Populations tend to be greater in countries that are located in warmer climates.

D.

Wars, migration, and other historical events have dictated the global population distribution.

Question

Lance Campbell

Geography

24 August, 08:20

Which of the following statements best explains why populations are unevenly distributed?

A.

Governments tend to encourage population growth in coastal areas.

B.

Physical features and economic opportunity often dictate how a population is distributed within a country.

C.

Populations tend to be greater in countries that are located in warmer climates.

D.

Wars, migration, and other historical events have dictated the global population distribution.

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Collin Walton · Answer 1

The statement that best explains why populations are unevenly distributed is because, option B. physical features and economic opportunity often dictate how a population is distributed within a country. Where there is more opportunity, people will always gather there for a better future. This is why emigration and immigration is very common. Secondly, warmer climates may also affect the distribution of population because of agriculture.