Question

which two factors best explain western europe’s high population density?

abundant fertile soil and navigable rivers

harsh winters

highly developed economies

limited access to trade routes

extensive deserts

Explanation:

To determine the factors explaining Western Europe’s high population density:

• "Abundant fertile soil and navigable rivers" supports agriculture and trade/transport, attracting settlement.
• "Highly developed economies" offer jobs, infrastructure, and quality of life, drawing people.
• "Harsh winters" would discourage settlement.
• "Limited access to trade routes" and "Extensive deserts" do not apply to Western Europe (it has good trade access and no extensive deserts).

Answer:

A. Abundant fertile soil and navigable rivers, C. Highly developed economies