When people settled in North America, they often chose to live in areas that were close to rivers. Which of the following is the most logical reason for this?

Coal and other minerals were usually found near bodies of water.
Rivers provided fertile soil and transportation routes.
Rivers served as natural boundaries between territories.
Areas along rivers typically had more moderate climates.

Question

When people settled in North America, they often chose to live in areas that were close to rivers. Which of the following is the most logical reason for this?

Coal and other minerals were usually found near bodies of water.
 Rivers provided fertile soil and transportation routes.
 Rivers served as natural boundaries between territories.
 Areas along rivers typically had more moderate climates.

Falconmaster · Answer

your answer is b