Question

Prepare a list of disadvantageous factors, affecting population distribution.

Answer 1

Population distribution refers to the way in which people are spread over the earth's surface. 90% of the population lives in 10% of the land area in the world.

Disadvantageous factors:

1. Climate: An extreme climate such as very hot and very cold makes uncomfortable for human habitation. Hilly regions make the harsh climate for transportation and network facility which will make it very difficult to make human habitation in such places.
2. Soil: People prefer the fertility of soil before habitation. Fertile soils are significant for agricultural and associated activities. Therefore, people will not prefer soil that is not fertile.
3. Water: Water is the most important factor in life. People have a preference over the places where there is freshwater availability. Then the regions like deserts and barren land will not be preferred by the habitats.