What is the most likely reason many civilizations developed around rivers? a) people could dispose of their wastes in rivers. b) rivers offered people a way to defend their cities. c) many businesses used rivers to import and export goods. d) the river provided people with water, food, and transportation.

Letter D is the correct answer.

The reason why many civilizations developed around rivers is that they provided people with the water needed for their daily lives, food and transportation. Rivers were of great importance for the early civilizations since these civilizations relied heavily on agriculture: the waters kept the soil fertile and facilitated the growth of crops.

D) The river provided people with water, food, and transportation.

Explanation:

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