The locations of most early civilizations all shared certain physical characteristics that allowed permanent settlements to deve
lop. These characteristics included A.
consistent water level in rivers and a humid climate.
B.
annual heavy snowmelt and short winters.
C.
annual flooding of rivers and a warm climate.
D.
constant heavy rainfall and short summers.
<span>Landforms affect climate by altering the wind and rate of evaporation, which can cause changes in the temperature, humidity and precipitation of a region</span>
