NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is central and western China less populated than eastern China?
A
it is covered in mountains and deserts
B
it has better farmland
C
there are too many wars
D
rivers do not reach that far inland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Demographic geography The eastern, coastal provinces are much more densely populated than the western interior because of the historical access to water.

Detailed explanation-2: -CHAPTER 1 POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS In contrast, western China, with its high mountains and harsh weather conditions, is sparsely populated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Western China is mostly desert, a combination of plains and mountains. The Gobi Desert is the largest of these. Thus the region cannot sustain a dense human population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sparsely populated due to its steep slopes, mountains, lack of transport routes and lack of cities. Demographic Transition Model Shows how populations will change as countries move through 5 stages of development.

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