Use the map below to answer the following question: Map image showing the Indus Valley. The Indus River Valley is shown highlighted along the Indus River. To the east of the river valley are the Himalaya Mountains and the Thar Desert. To the South are the Deccan Plateau and the Western and Eastern Ghats.

Which explains the most likely reason that humans settled in the shaded area shown on the map? (1 point)

Question 2 options:

1)

The region lacked water-borne diseases.

2)

Mountain passes brought traders to the region.

3)

The valley contained abundant life.

4)

The plains gave protection from typhoons.

free points

The following legal claims exist for m. finger co. identify the accounting treatment for each claim as either (a) a liability that is recorded or (b) an item described in notes to its financial statements. 1. m. finger (defendant) estimates that a pending lawsuit could result in damages of $1,250,000; it is reasonably possible that the plaintiff will win the case. an item described in notes to its financial statements. a liability that is recorded. 2. m. finger faces a probable loss on a pending lawsuit; the amount is not reasonably estimable. a liability that is recorded. an item described in notes to its financial statements. 3. m. finger estimates damages in a case at $3,500,000 with a high probability of losing the case. an item described in notes to its financial statements. a liability that is recorded. the amount that m. finger co. should record in its accounting records related to these suits is: