Which of the following is not a reason why rivers were important to early trade?

a. Waterways allowed for faster travel than land routes.

b. They were a system of canals and devices to limit, store, and move water.

c. They created more opportunities to trade with neighboring settlements.

d. They encouraged growth, since more people sought to live in urban areas as trade centers grew.

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Abby Bell

Biology

24 June, 18:12

Which of the following is not a reason why rivers were important to early trade?

a. Waterways allowed for faster travel than land routes.

b. They were a system of canals and devices to limit, store, and move water.

c. They created more opportunities to trade with neighboring settlements.

d. They encouraged growth, since more people sought to live in urban areas as trade centers grew.

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Hassan Branch · Answer 1

Rivers are good for trade because transport is relatively easy on rivers: it's cheaper and safer than on the land, especially before the roads were built.

So the crucial part was the movement of the ship on the water, not the movement of the water: the correct answer is:

b. They were a system of canals and devices to limit, store, and move water.