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Geography ch 7 - Human Settlements — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesGeography ch 7 - Human Settlements3 Marks
Question
Settlements become sparse as we move towards the Amazon river basin.
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Answer

i. The region of Amazon river basin is covered by thick dense equatorial rainforests. The climate in this region is unfit for settlement.
ii. Geographical features impose limitations on the utilization and exploitation of natural resources in this area.
iii. The transport systems in this region are very poor.
Hence, as we move towards the Amazon river basin, human settlements are sparse.

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