Question

1. how did rivers help people in early agricultural societies? *

○ farmers plant crops in fertile soil
○ people could use fresh water to grow crops and feed their animals
○ they used the rivers to travel and trade
○ all of the above

Explanation:

To determine how rivers helped early agricultural societies, we analyze each option:

• Rivers deposit fertile silt (alluvium), so farmers could plant crops in fertile soil near rivers.
• Rivers provide fresh water, essential for irrigating crops and watering livestock.
• Rivers served as transportation routes for travel and trade, enabling exchange of goods and ideas.

Since all three statements are valid ways rivers helped, the correct choice is "All of the above".

Answer:

D. All of the above