Because of the barrier of ice to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and populated areas to the north, there may have been a greater impetus for people to move in a southerly direction.

因为东面有冰的屏障，西面是太平洋，而且北面是人口稠密的地区，所以促使人们向南迁移的动力会更大。

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Many jet ski riders are big show-offs who stick around populated areas so everyone can see their turns and manoeuvres.

许多驾喷气式滑艇者都是极爱卖弄的人，他们总是出现在人多的地方，好让大家都能看到他们的翻转和各种熟练动作。

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Wind power in populated areas is largely worthless.

而风力发电，在人口密集的地方毫无价值。

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Highly populated areas also get more money from the federal government.

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The damage outside the populated areas was almost as great.

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But they say it will sharply reduce the number of rockets able to hit populated areas and strategic facilities.

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The military also timed its efforts to minimize the chances that debris would hit populated areas.

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It would be even harder on people who live in less densely populated areas.

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Domestic sewerage is of concern, as it affects ecosystems close to densely populated areas.

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