Which of these best explains why most of canada's population has settled near its border with the united states? a)canada is populated primarily by former american citizens b)canadians prefer the culture of the united states to that of their own. c)the climate there is less harsh than in more northern areas of the country. d)there are few resources north of the united states to sustain large populations.

The Correct Answer is D.

Explanation:

Canada's population is not evenly dispersed throughout the country. The larger region of southern Canada is covered with the Boreal forests while Northern part is covered with the Tundra because it is too far north for trees.Because of the harsh weather and geography in the North, nearly or more than 90% of the Canadian population lives near the United States Border.The three largest Urban populations in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.

The answer to that question is a