The dotted area marked U is sparsely populated because it

The dotted area marked U is sparsely populated because it

A. is forested
B. is hot and dry
C. is mountainous
D. experiences floods.

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The correct answer is B. is hot and dry

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 08:52

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