Which of the following statements best explains why populations are unevenly distributed? a. governments tend to encourage population growth in coastal areas. b. physical features and economic opportunity often dictate how a population is distributed within a country. c. populations tend to be greater in countries that are located in warmer climates. d. wars, migration, and other historical events have dictated the global population distribution. select the best answer from the choices provided.

Match the term with the corresponding definition. 1. mountains 2. geographic position 3. latitude 4. oceans 5. pressure 6. land vs. water a. affects temperature by influencing the seasonal range of solar intensity b. despite being at similar latitudes, continental locations have a larger seasonal range in temperature than waterfront locations c. local topography predict temperature and precipitation d. thinner air less able to hold heat makes climate colder e. sea surface temperature influences air temperature and evaporation rates f. affects temperature, moisture, and storm tracks