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Series of waterways that linked major cities is what?

A series of waterways that linked major cities is known as a canal system. These canals were built to facilitate transportation of goods and people before the advent of modern transportation modes. Canals played a significant role in the economic development of many regions.


What is a reason many of the world's largest cities are located near waterways?

When older cities were founded travelling by water was the fastest way to travel. Explorers would travel by water and see a place that was in a location that was suitable for trade or near a source of income (minerals or animal population) and build. Even if a location was on a seacoast they would also find a location where a river flowed into the ocean to provide fresh drinking water for them and their livestock.


What answer best describes the cities that developed in the South?

Cities in the South developed primarily as economic centers centered around industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. These cities often grew around natural resources like waterways and railroads, and many had diverse populations due to migration for job opportunities. Additionally, Southern cities often reflect a blend of traditional Southern culture with modern influences.


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.


How many cities in the word?

Are you asking how many cities in the world? The answer to this question would be the following: "There is an incalculable number of cities in the world."

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Where did many of the cities of Russia and the Eurasian republics originally develop?

They developed on The waterways


Along which routes did many US cities develop?

Rivers.


Why have large cities been built in coastal regions near waterways?

When many of these cities began, shipping and travelling waterways were the primary method for our ancestors.


Why were many cities started on the ocean and other water ways?

Because water is a vastly used resource, and living along the oceans or waterways make it easier to access.


Why did many cities develop?

what was the reason one of the reasons that many cities developed


Where did many early cities develop?

Fall Line!! = )


Where did many of Virginia's cities develop?

Along the rivers. Those rivers were the major means of transport in the early days. Later, railroads would influence growth- for the same reason.


How many of Washington's major cities were built along the Columbia River?

There are four major cities built along the Columbia river.


How many cities along Danube Valley?

89


How many towns or cities are along the Ohio?

500


Series of waterways that linked major cities is what?

A series of waterways that linked major cities is known as a canal system. These canals were built to facilitate transportation of goods and people before the advent of modern transportation modes. Canals played a significant role in the economic development of many regions.


Which is a reason many of the world's largest cities are located near waterways?

Location near water made farming easier through irrigation.