Which would best explain why a city would begin, grow, and prosper from trade? A. A river and its tributaries change course over time. B. People settle near a river where it empties into the sea. C. The natural features in an area include high mountains, large deserts, and oceans. D. A large river floods annually.

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Koen Greene

20 January, 04:59

Which would best explain why a city would begin, grow, and prosper from trade? A. A river and its tributaries change course over time. B. People settle near a river where it empties into the sea. C. The natural features in an area include high mountains, large deserts, and oceans. D. A large river floods annually.

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Wyatt Compton · Answer 1

I would say A.

The reason being that if you're close to a river there is a way of transportation through the river. Also, some of the most successful civilizations started near rivers. So you are bound to find some other civilizations to trade with.