Question

s 3 through 5 refer to the following. 5 mark for review which statement best explains an environmental impact of chinas population distribution? a the population distribution shown allows for large - scale agricultural expansion in western china to increase the food supply b the population distribution shown permits the dispersal of industrial air pollution outside of the region due to prevailing wind patterns. c the population distribution shown directs urban and industrial water pollution along riverways to less populated portions of the country sources: esri, natural earth gis

Explanation:

China's population is concentrated in the east. Large - scale agricultural expansion in western China (where population is sparse) is not a common impact due to environmental constraints like water scarcity. Industrial air pollution in the more populated east is not easily dispersed out of the region just because of wind patterns. However, urban and industrial water pollution in the more populated eastern riverways can flow downstream to less - populated parts of the country.

Answer:

C. The population distribution shown directs urban and industrial water pollution along riverways to less populated portions of the country