Which of the following statements best explains why there tends to be a greater number of large cities in southern Africa than in East Africa?. . A. East Africans are less traditional and thus less likely to westernize than southern Africans.. . B. East Africans tend to prefer to work as merchants, while southern Africans tend to prefer to farm for a living.. . C. Southern Africa has a better climate and more industry than does East Africa.. . D. Southern African cities are more expensive to live in than East African cities.

"East Africans tend to prefer to work as merchants, while southern Africans tend to prefer to farm for a living" is the statement that best explains why there tends to be a greater number of large cities in southern Africa than in East Africa. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".

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scouteo scouteo · Answer 2 · 2019-02-21T21:33:31+01:00

The correct answer is C) Southern Africa has a better climate and more industry than does East Africa.

The statement that best explains why tends to be a greater number of larger cities in Southern Africa than in Eastern Africa is: Southern Africa has a better climate and more industry than does East Africa.

Southern Africa has been more attractive for immigration because it offers more and better opportunities for workers and their families. The Southern Africa region provides better weather conditions than the extreme heat in other parts of the continent and there are more industries that offer job opportunities. Another valid reason is safety. Southern Africa region is safer than other countries such as Sierra Leona, where there are internal conflicts and violence.