Question

why are so many big cities located along the banks of a river?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are many reasons why big cities are located along the banks of a river:

• Rivers provide good shipping routes and transportation of both goods and passengers.
• Products can be shipped up and down rivers, instead of clogging roadways with trucks.
• The land near rivers is very fertile.
• Rivers provide water & food.

Answer 2

The reasons for Many big cities being located along the banks of a river are:

Explanation:

• Rivers provide great and easy shipping routes and transportation of both goods and passengers.
• Products can be easily shipped up and down rivers instead of clogging roadways with trucks.
• The land near rivers is very fertile.
• Rivers are considered to be an important food supply a source of transport a defensible position and a healthy location.
• The various types of fish and sharks are found in the sea and from their lives we obtain shark liver oil cod liver oil.
• These oils are very useful.
• Thus, the big cities are developed because of its closeness towards the sea.

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