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AP Environmental Science

Category - AP Environmental Science

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Why are rivers thought to be so important to the development of the first civilizations?
  1. Rivers slowed down the growth of cities.
  2. Rivers encouraged early forms of tourism.
  3. Rivers encouraged growth of urban areas and agriculture.
  4. Rivers led to a great decline in trade.
Explanation
Answer: C - Rivers are thought to be so important to the development of the first civilizations because they encouraged growth of urban areas and agriculture.

Key Takeaway: Rivers have been greatly important from the earliest times due to their facilitation of trade, movement, social development, and cultural interaction. Additionally, rivers make agriculture more feasible, providing irrigation and drinking water for humans and domesticated animals.
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