Theory question 101
PopulationExplain the factors responsible for the very high population density in the (a) North-East of USA (b) Indus and Ganges deltas.
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(a) North-East USA: early European settlement on the Atlantic coast; rich coal, iron ore and other resources; great industrial cities and jobs; good ports (New York, Boston, Philadelphia) and transport (Great Lakes, railways); commerce and finance; fertile farmland; moderate climate
(b) Indus and Ganges deltas: very fertile alluvial soils renewed by floods; plenty of water from rivers and monsoon rain; hot climate allowing 2-3 crops of rice a year; intensive farming that supports many people; long history of settlement; religious/cultural factors favouring large families
Different reasons: industry for the USA, fertile farmland for the deltas.