To complete this section you will need to closely examine the two maps below (Climate Zones of Earth & Historical Population Density). While studying these maps, consider which climate you think may not attract many people to live and which climates many people would not find attractive for living. Why do you think this is so?
Source: Map, Climate Zones of Earth, Wikimedia.
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Source: Map, Human Population Density-1994, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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It's time to put your knowledge to work. Compare the areas of highest population with the climate zones in the activity below.
Activity Directions:
- Carefully compare the world climate map above to the population density map to choose the correct location on the map below.
- Once you have determined which location on the map matches the description, drag the letter to correct box on the map.