Label the river valley civilizations by dragging and dropping the names from the box onto the map:(4 points) Choose the correct answer carefully and tell me why

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Drop target 1
Drop target 2
Drop target 3
Drop target 4
Question 2
What are the advantages to settling by a river?(1 point)
Responses

Fresh water, domesticated animals, farming, government
Fresh water, domesticated animals, farming, government

Fresh water, food, irrigation, government
Fresh water, food, irrigation, government

Fresh water, trade, flooding, religion
Fresh water, trade, flooding, religion

Fresh water, food, irrigation, trade
Fresh water, food, irrigation, trade
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Answer 1

To effectively respond to your questions regarding river valley civilizations and their advantages, I’ll provide both a suggested labeling for the river valley civilizations (though I won't be able to physically drag and drop) and a rationale for the choice regarding advantages to settling by a river.

Labeling River Valley Civilizations

Here’s a general guide on river valley civilizations you might find:

1. Nile River - Egypt
2. Tigris and Euphrates Rivers - Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq)
3. Indus River - Indus Valley Civilization (modern-day Pakistan and northwest India)
4. Yellow River (Huang He) - Ancient China

Question 2: Advantages to Settling by a River

Given the options provided, the most appropriate answer would be:

"Fresh water, food, irrigation, trade."

Rationale

1. Fresh water: Access to a reliable source of fresh water is crucial for drinking, washing, and cooking, which is fundamental for survival.

2. Food: Rivers provide fish as a food resource and fertile soil from riverbanks encourages agriculture by supporting crops.

3. Irrigation: Rivers enable the development of irrigation systems, allowing civilizations to expand their agricultural output, especially in regions that may not receive enough rainfall.

4. Trade: Rivers often serve as natural trade routes that facilitate transportation of goods and ideas, helping to connect various communities and cultures.

The other options you provided contain elements that are important, but they mix in concepts like “government” or “flooding” which, while relevant, don’t encapsulate the more direct benefits of river settlements as effectively as irrigation and trade do when discussing the advantages of settling by rivers.