Question

how did being so close to the water effect settlement patterns in western europe

Answer 1

Living close to water can affect thing such as trade through boats or water, feeding crops, and other things. People can settle closer to water so that they can manage merchant businesses overseas, or to drink if it is fresh water.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Also, this is the English section, and you may have a bit more luck getting your answers in the History section. ^-^
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