Near to rivers

1. Read/play the text
2.Click the picture (and video)
3. Answer this:

Q: Why was the settlement in the video built away river loop?

Rivers are important for many settlements.

Some places were built close to rivers so they could use boats to carry goods and people.

Some were built at places where the rivers were easy to cross.

Some were built where the river made it easy to protect the settlement.

Some were built where rivers meet.