Explain how the physical landscape has affected the development of agriculture and industry in the ancient world. Why did many early farmers settle in river valleys? 1. Mountains and hills were impossible to farm.

2. Animals stayed away from the river valleys.

3. The valleys had water access and fertile soil.

4. The humans believed water killed evil spirits.

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Bradshaw

27 April, 08:49

Explain how the physical landscape has affected the development of agriculture and industry in the ancient world. Why did many early farmers settle in river valleys? 1. Mountains and hills were impossible to farm.

2. Animals stayed away from the river valleys.

3. The valleys had water access and fertile soil.

4. The humans believed water killed evil spirits.

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Emmett · Answer 1

Physical landscape has affected many developments in both agriculture and industry by opening new trade routes, giving access to fertile soil and water, season crop rotations, terracing, and resource development. 3. the valleys had water access and fertile soil

Kristopher Klein · Answer 2

It would be 3. The valleys had water access and fertile soil.

Explanation:

If it had good soil and a lot of water it would make farming easier.