Which of the following developments occurred first in the red region of the map?

Ateam of scientists studied the sediment at the bottom of an ancient lake. they were able to determine the weather conditions of the indus valley in ancient times. they found that the entire area had suffered a drought after the monsoons declined. this drought lasted 200 years. because of the drought, there wasn’t enough food or water. the people of the indus valley were forced to leave their cities.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts

Word does jefferson use in opening of the second paragraph that means "obvious? "