alleryStart learning →Why did early farming communities often settle near rivers?
AWater was handy and the soil fertile
BRivers shielded them from all enemies
CRivers kept cattle from straying
DRivers supplied copper for tools
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Water was handy and the soil fertile
Rivers provided water and fertile soil, which made growing crops easier.
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