What is one reason many of the earliest agricultural communities were centered in Southwest Asia and on the Nile River Valley?

A) The climate was cool and provided snow.

B) The location was close to America and increased trade.

C) There was a large population living in the desert nearby.

D) Many great rivers provided fertile land and easy transport of goods.

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Jeffery Gillespie

Social Studies

7 November, 07:15

What is one reason many of the earliest agricultural communities were centered in Southwest Asia and on the Nile River Valley?

A) The climate was cool and provided snow.

B) The location was close to America and increased trade.

C) There was a large population living in the desert nearby.

D) Many great rivers provided fertile land and easy transport of goods.

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Kody Riley · Answer 1

D. The annual flooding allowed for expected and timely nourishment of the surrounding river lands. Waterways were also the ancient highways. If you wanted to get anywhere quickly, you did so on water.