Despite the devastation caused by flooding, large populations of people in East Asia live near rivers and the coast for all of the reasons below EXCEPT:(1 point) Responses Trade and transportation Trade and transportation High agricultural productivity in these areas. High agricultural productivity in these areas. Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions. Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions. Availability of freshwater resources.
Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
The reason large populations of people in East Asia live near rivers and the coast is NOT because of abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
To determine the answer, we need to identify the option that does not explain why large populations of people in East Asia live near rivers and the coast.
Option 1: Trade and transportation - This is a valid reason as living near rivers and the coast allows for easier access to trade routes and transportation.
Option 2: High agricultural productivity in these areas - This is also a valid reason as rivers can provide fertile soil for agriculture, and coastal areas often have favorable climates for farming.
Option 3: Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions - This option seems like it could be the correct answer, as desert landscapes are not favorable for human habitation. However, the question asks for the option that is NOT a reason for living near rivers and the coast.
Option 4: Availability of freshwater resources - This is another valid reason, as rivers and the coast provide sources of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and other needs.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3 - Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions, which is not a reason for living near rivers and the coast.