Question

5 factors affecting population distribution

Answer 1

Answer:

Physical factors that affect population density include water supply, climate, relief (shape of the land), vegetation, soils and availability of natural resources and energy.

Human factors that affect population density include social, political and economic factors.

Physical factors

Mountainous areas make it difficult to construct buildings and roads. They are often inaccessible and remote.

Areas with extreme climates such as hot and cold deserts make it difficult to grow crops and access water.

Answer 2

5 factors affecting population distribution

Explanation:

• Topography, favorable climate, soil fertility, availability of freshwater, minerals are the major geographical factors affecting the population density of an area.
• People prefer to live in plains than in mountains or plateaus and they live more in moderate climates than extreme hot or cold ones.
• From the point of view of agriculture, priority is given to fertile land.
• Areas with mineral deposits are more populated.
• Some of the social factors that increase the density of population in an area are better housing, education, and health facilities.
• Places of cultural or historical importance are usually populated. Employment opportunities are another attraction for a large section of the population.