Question

How did geography impact where people chose to settle?

Answer 1

Answer: Is people needed to settle near a water source, such as a lake or a river.

Explanation: People need water and food to survive.

Answer 2

The topography of an area was important for early human settlement. Farmers preferred to settle in flat, open areas such as plains and valleys. Large, flat spaces gave farmers room to plant crops. Also, the rich soil in coastal plains and river valleys was excellent for growing these crops.