A population density map of the world shows that the distribution of people is most obviously affected by
A) environmental factors such as natural resources, climate, water availability, topography.
B) political factors, types of government, and laws.
C) cultural factors such as language, cuisine and religion.
D) preferences for places with tropical landscapes.
E) economic factors such as development and trade history.
Answer: A) environmental factors such as natural resources, climate, water availability, topography.
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