- Why are mountainous regions sparsely populated ?
- Why are river valley thickly populated ?
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(1) Mountainous areas are sparsely populated as life is difficult there. The steep topography makes it difficult and expensive to construct houses, build roads and growing vegetation is difficult. The low temperatures also make it difficult for many to live.
(2) A river plain is densely populated as the topography of the region is suitable for human habitation. The soil is fertile for cultivation owing to deposits of sediments by rivers. The plain topography is also suitable for construction of roads and settlements. These factors contribute significantly to high population densities in river plains.
(2) A river plain is densely populated as the topography of the region is suitable for human habitation. The soil is fertile for cultivation owing to deposits of sediments by rivers. The plain topography is also suitable for construction of roads and settlements. These factors contribute significantly to high population densities in river plains.