Question

which of the following best describes the population distribution of australia?

australia’s population is concentrated in western australia near the great barrier reef.

australia’s population is concentrated in the outback and the great dividing range.

the largest population centers in australia are found north of uluru.

the largest population centers in australia are located along the coastlines.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because the Great Barrier Reef is in Queensland (eastern Australia), not Western Australia, and Western Australia is not where most of Australia's population is concentrated.
• The second option is incorrect as the Outback is a sparsely populated arid region, and while the Great Dividing Range has some population, the main concentration is not there.
• The third option is incorrect because Uluru is in the central desert region, and the north of Uluru is also a relatively sparsely populated area.
• The fourth option is correct. Australia's largest population centers (like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide) are located along the coastlines, mainly due to factors like access to ports, milder climate, and historical settlement patterns.

Answer:

D. The largest population centers in Australia are located along the coastlines.