Question

Rural settlements are located near 
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Answer 1

Usually, rural settlements are settled near water bodies such as rivers, springs, and lakes where water can be readily obtained. Sometimes the requirement of water drives people to settle in otherwise disadvantaged places such as islands encompassed by swamps or low lying river banks.

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Answer 2

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Rural settlements are located near rivers, lakes, and springs