Under population is a state of balance between population and the available resources of an area.

The rural population live in towns and cities.

Which of these regions is not sparsely populated?

1. Tundra
2. Amazon river basin
3. Sahara Desert
4. Deccan Plateau

Which of these factors has led to human settlement in the deserts?

1. relief
2. availability of water
3. climate
4. government policy