Factors influencing population distribution Geographical factors Availability of water eg. Earliest civilizational dev near rivers Landforms - prefer flat terrain than mountains as such areas easy to travel and grow crops and other activities eg. Ganga plains Climate - extreme climates uncomfortable for human habitation comfortable climates wih less seasonal variation are favoured by people Soils -fertile soil which provides ground for agri and allied activities is preferred Economic factors Minerals areas with huge mineral resources potential for dev as eco centre providing jobs and dev so preferred katanga Zambia copper belt africa Urbanisation As people want ready availability of facilities like healthcare, education, cosmopolitan living and high standards of life at urban centres mega cities Industrialisation provides job opportunities from all walks of life labour and professionals eg. Kobe Osaka Reg Japan Social and cultural factors cultural and religious significance for ...