SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Why might a place located near water be involved in trade?
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A place that is located near water might have an economy based on vacation.
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A place that is located near water might have an economy based on trade or fishing.
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A place that is located near water might have an economy based social programming.
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A place that is located near water might have an economy based on shopping.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Factories use water from rivers to power machinery or to cool down machinery. Dirty water containing chemicals is put back in the river. Water used for cooling is warmer than the river itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many of the world’s oldest cities have emerged around rivers as rivers played a significant role in sustaining the city itself. Rivers are a source of fresh, drinkable water. Rivers are also used for irrigation, essential to food production, plus they provide natural habitats for plants and animals.
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