A map of population density in South and Southeast Asia. Darker areas have higher population density. Higher population density areas are Indonesia, the coast of Vietnam, the northern border of India, the eastern coast of India, and Bangladesh. The higher populations are along coastlines. Map by e2020

Using complete sentences, describe three ways in which the settlement patterns in South Asia resemble settlement patterns found in most regions around the world. Consider what resources people settle near and why they choose to live by these resources.

Availability of basic needs, economic opportunities, the location of transportation routes.

Explanation:

Coastal regions where trade occur, cities where jobs are available and industrial zones are the places where population are present in large number in Southeast Asia and around the world. Resources such as availability of basic needs, economic opportunities, the location of transportation routes etc required by people in order to settle there. They choose to live by these resources because these are the basic needs for all people wants in their lives.