Answer to Question #82146 in Human geography for Nana Elvander

Question

Explain five economic importance of rivers

Answer 1

Rivers have prevailed economic importance through the ages, as they:

1. are a basic natural resource essential for human, agricultural and industrial activities;

2. deposits alluvial soils;

3. provide the most fertile agricultural lands;

4. serve as irrigation water for business activities;

5. their valleys have highly concentrated settlements.