What would be the best response to the question, "how did the thames the united kingdom flourish? " a. the thames supplied the country with fresh drinking water. b. the thames prevented many enemies from invading the country. c. the thames inspired many of the country's artists and writers. d. the thames provided the country with a center for international trade?

The correct answer is D.

The Thames flows through the capital of the UK, London. Its condition of navigable river has tranformed the Port of London in a hub for international trade transactions between the UK and the rest of the world. The Thames is also connected to the British canal system and, hence, regions throughout the whole England can be reached from the sea through the river Tames.