Exercise on page 21

4a. It’s very hot because it’s a desert

b. no because the the place is very dry and hot

c. it is low because it is a very hot place for people to live in

5.

place Continent climate Population Reason

density
P Africa Very dry, with Very low No water
very hot No fertile land
summers and No amenities
cooler winter Too hot
Q North America Very cold all Very low Too cold
year, especially Dry
in winters and
dry
R Asia Cold because it is Low No fertile land
high, with heavy Cold
rain and snow Heavy rain or
snow could occur
S Asia Warm summers Moderate Wet
and cold winters; Warm
wet Cold (in winters)
T South America Warm and wet Low Its close to the
all year equator that’s
why its hot

Factors effecting population:-

Physical factors Human factors

Fertile land (if the plants can grow there) transport
Natural resources like wood and coal Basic amenities
The climate Wider amenities
Relief of land (shouldn’t be too steep) Job availability (way to make money)