Question

1. which generalization about the distribution of chinas population is best supported by the map? population is evenly distributed throughout the country heaviest population densities are along the coast. population becomes less dense toward the borders. least populated areas in china are found in the north and west. clear all

Explanation:

To determine the correct generalization, we analyze each option:

• "Population is evenly distributed throughout the country" is incorrect as the map shows uneven distribution (more dots in some areas, fewer in others).
• "Heaviest population densities are along the coast" is not fully supported as the densest areas also include inland regions like the Yangtze River basin.
• "Population becomes less dense toward the borders" is partially true but not the best. The borders in the south (e.g., near Southeast Asia) don't show a sharp decrease, and the main pattern is the east - west density gradient.
• "Least populated areas in China are found in the north and west" is correct. The map shows far fewer dots (representing population) in the northern (e.g., Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang) and western (e.g., Qinghai, Tibet) regions compared to the eastern and southern regions.

Answer:

D. Least populated areas in China are found in the north and west.