In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Coastal plains are often very densely populated.
A
weakly
B
badly
C
rarely
D
sparsely
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Densely means closely packed; having many people living in a small area. The opposite of densely populated is sparsely populated, meaning having very few people spread over a wide area.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5549)