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Well one reason that cities were built up around water was that you need water to drink. Also, ports were really important to bet resources and help build the economy back when cities first started to develop.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoLarge cities are near bodies of water because water provides food, transportation, and a way to stay hydrated. In an ocean, you can make ports, catch sea food to eat, and sail places. In rivers or lakes you can catch fish, drink water, use water for bathing, washing clothes, dishes, etc.
There are a multitude or reasons...
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∙ 10y agoTowns and cities are located near water because:
Ø As a source of water and food
Ø As a means of transportation
Ø Protection (water could be an effective barrier from enemies)
Ø Sanitation (washing of people, clothes and removal of sewerage)
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∙ 12y agoDrinking water water for industry transportTion
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∙ 12y agoIt is easy to bring in more goods from other countries.
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∙ 12y agoIn the beginning of the industrial revolution water power was the energy of the times,also water was the highways of the era making it much easier to keep your scalp.
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∙ 14y agoCannot live without water.
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What bodies of water are located in Syria?
Lake al-Assad (a man-made reservoir.)
In what types of relative location are many cities found?
Many cities are located along water (oceans, seas, rivers, etc.).
What is a nonpoint source of pollution known to change the chemical makeup of large bodies of water such as major rivers?
agricultural water runoff from farmland
What were ancient Egypt's major landforms?
Landforms-Some major bodies of water besides the Nile River is Lake Nasser, Alexandria- Cairo waterway, and the Suez Canal. The highest point is mount Catherine, (2,629 m tall), located in the Sinai Peninsula. The lowest point is the Qattara Depression, (133 m below sea level), located in northwestern Egypt.
What are some names of bodies of salt water?
The Earth is made up on mostly bodies of water and of those bodies of water, many of them are salt water. The Pacific and Atlantic oceans are two bodies of salt 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.
Where are most of Africa's cities located?
they are located along bodies of 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.
What contributes to where cities develop?
The location of a watersource. For example, most major cities are located by water, as water is essential for life.
Where are major fishing countries located?
In general, near large bodies of water.
What is one other reason why major cities are located where they are?
Proximity to water. Transportation
What are the major rivers and bodies of water?
major bodies of water or rivers in poland
5 major bodies of water in Utah?
major bodies of water in utah
What are 2 major bodies of water located within California?
Mono Lake and the Salton Sea
What are Australia's major inland bodies of water?
There are several bodies of water in Australia, including lakes and rivers. Lake Eyre and Lake Torrens is located in South Australia.
Are the bodies of water in temperate forest?
major bodies of water
