Question

Which of the following advantages do rivers offer to cities on their banks?

• A. Provide water for drinking and irrigation
• B. Act as a natural boundary for defence
• C. Provide a means of water transport
• D. Prevents flood

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Provide a means of water transport

$\bullet$ Rivers provide many advantages to cities built on its banks.
$\bullet$ Some advantages that rivers provide are:

• They provide water for drinking, irrigation, etc.
• They provide a natural boundary to defend cities from being attacked.
• They provide a means of water transport for trade and other purposes.