(a) Outline any five factors responsible for the low density of population in some parts of West Africa (b) In what four ways can low population density be an advantage?
Explanation
(a) Five factors responsible for the low population in some parts of WestAfrica include: (i) Historical factors like war and slavery (ii) Unfavourable climate in Northern part of West Africa (iii) Problems of pests and diseases (iv) Presence of relief, e.g eastern highlands (v) Lack of mineral resources and social amenities (b)Advantages of low population density (i) It leads to high standard of living (ii) Adequate food supply (iii) Low pressure on social amenities (iv) Low crime rate
