Which reason best explains why certain areas of Southwest Asia have a low population density? (1 point)

• A. The moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.
B. The semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods.
• C. The moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.
O D. The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little

D. The semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little water, leading to low agricultural productivity and limited opportunities for settlement.