Class 5 (CBSE) • Environmental StudiesChapter 2: Journey of a River⭐ Topic 2
Rivers and Human Settlements
Many human settlements, from ancient civilizations to modern cities, have developed along rivers due to the many benefits rivers provide.
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Rivers provide water for drinking, farming, and industry, making them ideal locations for settlements to grow and thrive.
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- Many settlements develop along rivers.
- Rivers provide water for drinking, farming and industry.
- Ancient civilizations grew along rivers like the Indus.
- Rivers provided fertile land and water access.
- Rivers serve as transportation routes.
- Rivers boost trade and communication.
- Delhi is located on the Yamuna river.
- Kolkata is located on the Hooghly river.
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rivers and human settlements