Question

Why are so many big cities located along the banks of a river?
A. Rivers are a good place to swim.
B. Rivers are nice to look at.
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C. Rivers provide a transportation route.
D. Rivers provide a convenient place for industries to release wastes.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rivers provide a transportation route.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

before automobiles and trains and such, people relied on boats to deliver goods quickly, which is why most big cities are located on rivers or on the coast (ex: Boston being right on the north Atlantic coast, or Paris being right on the river Seine)