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Headings: human settlement
human settlement
Introduction
Rivers
Harbors
Volcanoes
Forests
Spread of Settlements

Content: Harbors are good for trade because they are easy places to load and unload boats with goods and people. Harbors are found along the coasts of oceans and lakes all over the world. Volcanoes
Another important feature for settlement is land that is good for farming. Human settlements can often be found around volcanoes. There is a risk to living near a volcano because it could erupt. However, volcanic land is very fertile. This means the soil close to volcanoes is excellent for growing different kinds of crops. Volcanic areas also offer easy access to geothermal energy (heat that comes from inside Earth). People have used geothermal energy for thousands of years for cooking, bathing, and as a heat source. Forests
Forests are also useful sites for human settlement.