Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast?(1 point)

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Cities were built there because of internal tribal wars.
Cities were built there because of internal tribal wars.

Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.
Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.

The interior of the continent is filled with deserts and mountains.
The interior of the continent is filled with deserts and mountains.

The cities' leaders wanted them to be close to one another.
The cities' leaders wanted them to be close to one another.
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Answer 1

The most accurate response would be: Cities needed access to bodies of water for trade.

Access to rivers and coastlines facilitates trade, transportation, and access to resources, making these locations favorable for the development of cities.