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Explain the human factors affecting distribution of population |
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Answer» 8 Factors Influencing the Distribution and Density of Population...Terrain: Terrain of land is a potent factor which influences the concentration and GROWTH of population. ... CLIMATE: ... Soil: ... Water Bodies: ... Mineral Resources: ... Industries: ... Transport: ... Urbanization:EXPLANATION:Population distribution on the Earth's surface is not determined by physical elements ALONE, for within the broad framework of physical FORCES, human factors also influence the way population is distributed over our planet. These factors are economic, cultural, historical, and political.Population growth is based on four fundamental factors: birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigrationPhysical 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. |
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