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How did geography contribute to the economic development of Harappa?

O Harappa used the fertile land to hunt animals for trade with other cities.
O Harappa used the Indus River to trade and become a major fishing city.
O Harappa used floodwater in trade and stored it for later use.
O Harappa used fertile land from the Indus River to farm and trade.

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D. Harappa used fertile land from the Indus River to farm and trade.

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Answer:

Harappa used fertile land from the Indus River to farm and trade.

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The close proximity with the Indus River, provide Harappa with a couple of benefits :

1. It provide source of water that is really important for the growth of crops and animals. On top of that, it made the land surrounding the river became fertile and rich in nutrients. Make it it really easy for various type of crops to grow.

2. It can be used as medium of distribution. People of Harappa can use boats to reach another region using the river. This is how they conducted trades with other civilization.

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