Why was it important to early agriculture for civilizations to be close to rivers? a. river gods were some of the most important gods to early humans because they regulated the flood waters. b. annual river floods replaced the soil, which improved the crops. c. rivers often provided access to the open seas, which made trans-oceanic trade more profitable. d. animals and crops avoided cold and destructive frosts, and preferred to be close to river sources. the answer is b i just took the

The correct answer is B

The Archaic period falls between the end of the Paleoindian hunters and the beginning of local production of ceramics. In Oasisamerérica, the Archaic period began 9000 a.C. and lasted (in most of the area) until the first centuries of the common era. Recent studies show that after 2000 BC, the Archaic period included the cultivation of corn, a technology diffused from Mesoamerica. The rivers played a very important role in the development of agriculture, the first plantations and settlements were on the shores of the rivers.

B. Annual river floods replaced the soil, which improved the crops.

Explanation:

This was one of the main reasons why ancient civilizations decided to settle near rivers. Although many locations benefitted from this, the most obvious and common example is that of ancient Egypt. In Egypt, the Nile flooded regularly every year. This flooding carried minerals with it, improving the soil. However, during the flood season, agriculture would stop. This gave Egyptians the chance to work on other projects (such as construction) and led them to develop sophisticated institutions and bureaucracy to manage their grains and crops.

whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?

i believe the answer is d.