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which of the following best explains the population distribution shown on the map?
more people live in north mexico because of the hot and dry desert.
more people live in the mountainous regions of mexico.
more people live in south-central mexico because of the mild climate and arable land.
more people live in north-central mexico because of the humid subtropical climate.
The map shows the highest population density (darkest green) in south-central Mexico. This region has a mild, temperate climate from its elevated plateaus and fertile, arable land, which supports agriculture and settlement. The other options are incorrect: northern Mexico's desert is sparsely populated, mountainous areas are not the most dense, and north-central Mexico does not have a humid subtropical climate.
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More people live in south-central Mexico because of the mild climate and arable land.