Question

questions 1 and 2 refer to the following. population patterns shown on the map indicate that areas around river deltas and lake and river valleys have higher densities. which of the following best explains why these regions are more heavily populated? a these regions have pronatalist policies b these regions have access to international trade. c these regions experience seasonal climate variation. d these regions have mineral resources. e these regions have higher carrying capacities. people per square kilometer over 1,000 100 to 1,000 10 to 100 less than 10 source: united nations environment programme

Explanation:

Areas around river deltas, lakes and river valleys have access to water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. This allows them to support more people, meaning they have a higher carrying - capacity for human populations. Pronatalist policies are not the main reason for high population density in these natural resource - rich areas. Access to international trade is not the most fundamental factor for their high population density compared to carrying - capacity. Seasonal climate variation is not the key factor for high population density in these regions. While mineral resources can attract people, water and related resources are more fundamental for supporting large populations in these areas.

Answer:

E. These regions have higher carrying capacities.