Question

climate affects many aspects of peoples lives in east asia, including where people live. the first map shows the climate zones of east asia. the second map shows the population density of east asia. population density is a measurement of how many people live in an area, such as a square mile. the more people who live in a square mile, the higher the population density of that mile. look at the maps. then follow the instructions below. two maps: climate zones in east asia and population density of east asia based on the maps, complete the text. high - altitude, higher, moderate and cold, closer to, lower, further from most people in east asia live in regions with climates. because it is easier to grow food in these regions, they have population densities. most people in east asia also live the coast. there are fewer people in regions with , dry, and subarctic climates.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the maps and context:

1. First blank (climate type): Regions with moderate and cold climates (from the climate map) are more suitable for agriculture, so people live there.
2. Second blank (population density): Easier food growth leads to higher population density (matches the population density map’s darker regions in these climates).
3. Third blank (proximity to coast): Most people live closer to the coast (coastal areas have higher density on the population map).
4. Fourth blank (climate type with fewer people): Regions with high - altitude (along with dry, subarctic) have fewer people (from the climate and population maps).

Filled text:
Most people in East Asia live in regions with $\boldsymbol{\text{moderate and cold}}$ climates. Because it is easier to grow food in these regions, they have $\boldsymbol{\text{higher}}$ population densities. Most people in East Asia also live $\boldsymbol{\text{closer to}}$ the coast. There are fewer people in regions with $\boldsymbol{\text{high - altitude}}$, dry, and subarctic climates.

(Answers for the blanks in order: moderate and cold, higher, closer to, high - altitude)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze the maps and context:

1. First blank (climate type): Regions with moderate and cold climates (from the climate map) are more suitable for agriculture, so people live there.
2. Second blank (population density): Easier food growth leads to higher population density (matches the population density map’s darker regions in these climates).
3. Third blank (proximity to coast): Most people live closer to the coast (coastal areas have higher density on the population map).
4. Fourth blank (climate type with fewer people): Regions with high - altitude (along with dry, subarctic) have fewer people (from the climate and population maps).

Filled text:
Most people in East Asia live in regions with $\boldsymbol{\text{moderate and cold}}$ climates. Because it is easier to grow food in these regions, they have $\boldsymbol{\text{higher}}$ population densities. Most people in East Asia also live $\boldsymbol{\text{closer to}}$ the coast. There are fewer people in regions with $\boldsymbol{\text{high - altitude}}$, dry, and subarctic climates.

(Answers for the blanks in order: moderate and cold, higher, closer to, high - altitude)