Why is the Gaza Strip densely populated?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A large population lives in a small coastal area
- Step 1: The strip is about 41 kilometres long and between 6 and 12 kilometres wide. Answer: A large population lives in a small coastal area. Why not the others: It is the largest territory in the region: It is small. It has few people but little land: It has a large population. It is mostly uninhabited desert: Most of it is settled or farmed.
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