Question

Select the reason cities tended to develop at the fall line on rivers. Pick one answer

The fall line is where river is converge, which is was beneficial for trade

The fall line is the widest point along the middle of a river so travel was easier

The fall line is where rivers are no longer navigable by ships traveling from the ocean, so goods had to be offloaded

The fall line follows the ridge of the Appalachian mountains, providing access in land where goods could be traded

Answers

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The correct answer is:

**The fall line is where rivers are no longer navigable by ships traveling from the ocean, so goods had to be offloaded.**

This reason highlights the importance of the fall line as a critical point in river navigation, influencing the development of cities for trade and transportation.