Which statements explain why people farm near rivers in East Asia? Choose two correct answers.Easy access to coastal seas allows wet farming in rice paddies.The eastern coastline has a tropical climate where vegetation thrives.The surrounding highlands protect against dry, cold winds.Monsoons provide fresh water and fertile soil for growing crops.Fresh water is available for watering crops.
Answer
A
Easy access to coastal seas allows wet farming in rice paddies.
B
The eastern coastline has a tropical climate where vegetation thrives.
C
The surrounding highlands protect against dry, cold winds.
D
Monsoons provide fresh water and fertile soil for growing crops.
E
Fresh water is available for watering crops.
Explanation
Monsoon rains bring abundant water and deposit fertile soil, both of which support farming near rivers. Rivers also provide a reliable supply of fresh water for irrigating crops. Coastal access and protective highlands do not directly explain why people farm near rivers.
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