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Transportation - on water and ice, food supply, irrigation/fertilization(deltas), drinking water, sewage removal, rain from evaporation, water regulates temperature fluctuations, breezes, beauty, the advantages are endless.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoMost cities are located near bodies of water because during the colonization period of most societies water allowed trade amongst civilizations to be easier and quicker. It is much more efficient to take the goods you have produced and ship them down stream than haul them across land and have to overcome barriers that may get in your way.
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∙ 11y agoWater is a necessity of life and the easiest way to access water is to live near it. That is why almost all major cities are located near water.
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∙ 12y agothat's were the best plumming is, so more shops xan be built close together, its easier to build towns and citys near waterway ect more money, food, buisness so importing and stuff
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∙ 11y agoMost population is congregated around water because of we life itself lives from drinking, power ( hydro dams) , and food (fish, shellfish,etc.)
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What are 5 largest US cities near bodies of water?
5 cities in united state near the water 5 cities in united state near the water
What were the first cities built near?
Cities were built near sources of water.
What rivers are near cities?
simply; the buildings that are near water.
Many cities are located on rivers why do you think this is so?
so they have enough water and so they think there cool to have a big river near them
What cities are built near rivers?
simply; the buildings that are near water.
Why are towns and cities often located near bodies of waters?
Towns and cities are often located near bodies of water for many reasons. Bodies of water are important to cities because they are a source of water, food, and transportation.
What can protect the cities and farms that are locate near water from FLOODING?
You can Create Dams (Walls of iron or metal) Where the High Waves are at least 50 + More Feet to save cities but a big city should be a mile away from water
What were most Midwestern cities established near?
Water
Most Midwestern cities were established near where?
water
What do the location of these two cities have in common?
Both cities are located near bodies of water.
Where are Argentina major cities located?
Most major cities in Argentina are located near rivers, in order to get food and water.
Why big cities next to rivers?
Big cities are old cities, and old cities often grew up around the water source for both drinking and transportation.
