Question 14 • Human Geography - SS2045
Answer:
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: River valley civilizations supported a farming lifestyle; access to the river allowed people to farm year-round. Inhabitants relied on floodwaters for farming; floods also deposited silt, which enriched the soil and made it more fertile for tilling. Jobs were created to build irrigation systems and drainage ditches. With extra food, farmers and civilians had more time for community development. Society advanced through industrialization and became increasingly urbanized as workers moved to cities to work in factories. Because people depended on industrialization, urban centers continued to grow, and inhabitants devised ways to funnel water, electricity, and other resources to cities.