Which of the following statements(s) concerning natural regions of the world is/are correct 1) Equatorial climatic regions have less urbanization 2) Mediterranean climatic regions have a high level of urbanization 3) Equatorial climatic regions have a high concentration of human population 4) Mediterranean climatic regions practice plantation farming Select the correct answer using the code given below:?

Option 3 : 1, 2 and 4

The correct option is 3 i.e 1, ​2 and 4 are correct.

• Equatorial climatic regions have less urbanization because of the lack of favourable weather conditions for growing crops or industrial development. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Mediterranean climatic regions have a high level of urbanization because the climate is more favourable for growing crops and plantation.
• The Mediterranean lands are also known as world's orchard lands because of a wide range of citrus fruits and grapefruits are grown here. The Olive tree is most probable typical the Mediterranean cultivated vegetation. Hence, statement 2 and 4 are correct.
• Mediterranean climate is confined to the Western portions of Continental masses between 30 degrees and 45 degrees north and south of the equator.
• The basic cause of the Mediterranean climate is shifting of wind belts.
• Equatorial climatic regions are mostly comprised of developing nations like the countries in Amazon Basin (South America), the Congo Basin (Africa), Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.
  • The concentration of human population in these regions is low because of the unpleasant weather conditions. Hence, Statement 3 is NOT correct.