Question

which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right?
populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts.
populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans.
populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains.
populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.
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Explanation:

The left image shows the Nile River (green/blue waterway) in Egypt, and the right population map has high population density (dark color) along the Nile. Fertile, freshwater-rich river valleys support more people, matching this pattern. The other options are incorrect: deserts have low population, oceans don't align with the left image's feature, and mountains aren't the key feature here.

Answer:

Populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.