Question

PAvailablity of water is a major factor affecting settle ments

Answer 1

Yes availability of water is a major factor affecting settlement because water has multi uses and is a indispensable (inseparable) part of our daily life. so the people prefer  to get settled in the area where there is ample of water  following are the important uses of water:-
1. drinking
2. cleaning and bathing
3. cooking
4.irrigation 
5. animals also