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Question 10 • World Geography Studies

How did the development of agriculture impact human settlement patterns?

Answer
A
It forced humans to migrate to coastal settlements for water.
B
It led to a broad movement away from river valley settlements.
C
It allowed humans to establish permanent settlements.
D
It motivated humans to establish settlements in cold regions.

Explanation

Agriculture let people grow food in one place instead of constantly moving to hunt and gather it. Once communities could produce and store a reliable food supply, they could build homes and establish permanent settlements. So the correct choice is “It allowed humans to establish permanent settlements.”

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