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If an area has low population density but many minerals, what understanding of density is needed?

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Correct answer: Low density does not mean low economic importance

Correct answer: A — low density does not mean low economic importance. Population density describes the concentration of people in relation to area. Mineral wealth describes the presence of natural resources and may support mining, processing, energy production or trade. A mineral-rich region can have few residents because of difficult relief, a harsh climate, limited water, poor transport or the specialised nature of mining work. Thus, the number of people living there and the value of its resources are different ideas. Option B is wrong because a sparsely populated area may contain abundant minerals. Option C is wrong because resources do not automatically attract a large permanent population. Option D is wrong because demographic concentration and resource availability are not identical measures. Memory cue: few people does not mean few resources; density is about people, not the whole economy.

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Low Population DensityMineralsEconomic ImportanceNatural ResourcesPopulation DensityPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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