Question

Which of the following is a main reason why vast parts of the African continent are virtually uninhabited? The choices are the following: low birth rates. . unstable government. . poor soil quality. . huge wildlife reserves

Answer 1

Answer: C. The main reason that vast areas of the African continent are virtually uninhabited is environmental problems. African countries are almost entirely engaged in such problems as soil erosion, desertification, deforestation, depletion of freshwater resources, overexploitation of pastures.

Answer 2

Poor soil quality

Since huge part of Africa are deserts, these cannot provide a fertile land for vegetation to grow. It would mean less food to the people staying.