A student researching rivers has taken notes:
• Rivers shape landscapes through erosion and sediment deposition • The Amazon River carries more water than any other river • Rivers provide drinking water, irrigation, and transportation • Dams generate hydroelectric power but disrupt ecosystems • River deltas are among the most fertile agricultural regions
The student wants to explain rivers' importance to human civilization.
Rivers shape landscapes through continuous erosion and sediment deposition.
Rivers are vital to civilization—providing drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, transportation routes, and hydroelectric power, while delta regions offer exceptionally fertile farmland.
The Amazon River carries more water volume than any other river in the world.
Dams generate hydroelectric power but can significantly disrupt river ecosystems.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Water, irrigation, transport, power, and fertile deltas show civilizational importance.