What is a 'concentrated population'?

A 'concentrated population' refers to a situation where a significant number of individuals are grouped together in specific areas rather than being evenly distributed throughout a region. This clustering often occurs around particular resources, services, or economic opportunities that attract people to congregate in certain locations. For instance, industrial zones, fertile agricultural land, or areas with abundant natural resources can lead to population concentration as individuals migrate there for employment or other advantages.

In contrast, other options describe different population distribution patterns. For example, an even spread suggests a uniform distribution where individuals are scattered uniformly across a landscape, which does not account for the factors that typically lead to concentration. Similarly, living along transportation routes reflects a linear arrangement rather than a specific cluster around resources. Lastly, categorizing the population as only residing in urban centers overlooks the wider factors that contribute to concentrations in diverse areas, including rural settings that may also experience concentrated populations due to specific industries or resource availability. Thus, the emphasis on focusing in patches with specific resources accurately captures the essence of a concentrated population.