Scientists are exploring early settlements in the Indus Valley region in present-day Pakistan. Why are they searching for the remains of early societies along rivers and streams?

Early settlements often developed near rivers because people needed reliable water for everyday life and growing crops. Rivers also provided routes for travel and trade, and flowing water could be used as a source of power. Therefore, choice C, water could be used for farming, producing power, and transportation, best explains why scientists search near rivers and streams.

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