Question

(b) Explain the factors that affect the distribution of population.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Factors Affecting Population Distribution

The main factors determining population distribution are : climate, landforms, topography, soil, energy

and mineral resources, accessibility like distance from sea coast, natural harbours, navigable rivers or

canals, cultural factors, political boundaries, controls on migration and trade, government policies, types

of economic activities, technology including type of farming and transportation facilities, social

organization and but not the least, demographic factors like changes in natural increase and migration.