Which of the following is an economic factor influencing the distribution of population?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Minerals
Minerals are an economic factor influencing the distribution of population because:
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Areas rich in mineral resources attract industries, which in turn generate employment opportunities.
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This leads to the growth of towns and cities, drawing people for economic reasons.
The other options — landforms, climate, and soils — are physical factors, not economic.