Why do humans settle near waterways? Select three options.The water is needed for drinking and farming.The warm climate near water makes life comfortable.The rich soil near waterways makes for better crops.The waterways make trade and transportation easier.The fish in waterways attract other animals to be hunted.

Waterways provide a reliable source of water for people and farming. Floodplains and riverbanks often have fertile soil that helps crops grow, and waterways make it easier to transport people and goods and support trade. The correct choices are the options about water, rich soil, and transportation; warm climate and hunting are not the main reasons asked here.

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