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Content: People can catch fish that live in rivers, lakes and seas. They can hunt water birds and other animals that gather near water. And farmers need water to grow their crops. Water can also be used for transportation. Cities and towns would often use rivers as highways. Environmental Factors of Early Human Settlement: Topography
Topography refers to the shape of the land. It includes features like mountains, hills, plains and deserts. Topography was important for early human settlement. Farmers usually settled in flat, open areas such as plains and valleys.