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Most people in Southwest Asia live near rivers along coasts or in the mountains Why do you think this is?
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∙ 8y ago
Most of Southwest Asia is arid or semi-arid and, as a result, water is a key commodity. Being near a river provides a source of freshwater. Being near a saltwater body provides plentiful food, usually fish. Being on the windward side of a mountain range leads to increased rainfall for crops.
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∙ 8y agoIt is because they need water to survive and most of Asia is covered by mountains.
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In East Asia where is most of the population clustered?
In east Asia, the population is clustered along the coasts and rivers.
What are the physical features in central and southwest Asia?
Many rivers, inland seas, lakes, peninsulas, plateaus, and mountains. For sure not a flat area.
The most rapid urbanization in Eurasia is happening?
The most rapid urbanization in Eurasia is happening along the coasts and near most rivers.
How did deserts mountains and rivers affect early civilization?
deserts and mountains isolated them and rivers promoted cultural diffusion and flourished civilization.
Where do most rivers usually begin?
mountains
What was a region bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers the Appalachian Mountains the Gulf of Mexico and Florida?
old southwest
Did the high mountains of southwest Asia lead to growth of civilization?
No not really, it was the planes and rivers that were more responsible.
What was the region bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers the Appalachian mountains Gulf of Mexico and Florida?
The Old Southwest. :D
Where is most of East Asia's population concentrated?
Urban areas, river valleys, and coastal plains.
What are coasts like east coast or west coasts?
coats are like rivers..
Rivers lakes or mountains affect the way people live in the modern US?
Rivers lakes or mountains affect the way people live in the modern US?
Many large cities grew up on rivers or coasts because people used the water for?
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In East Asia where is most of the population clustered?
In east Asia, the population is clustered along the coasts and rivers.
What are the physical features in central and southwest Asia?
Many rivers, inland seas, lakes, peninsulas, plateaus, and mountains. For sure not a flat area.
The most rapid urbanization in Eurasia is happening?
The most rapid urbanization in Eurasia is happening along the coasts and near most rivers.
Why are cities and towns often located along coasts or rivers?
because it enabled people to travel easily in search for food and water
Why would Christian areas in 325 be located near large cities and mostly along the coasts and rivers?
Christian areas in AD 325 were located near large cities and mostly along the coasts and rivers because it enabled people to travel easily in search for food and water.
