They are often very rich in nutrients and hold water well because of their volcanic ash content. ... These soils are called Andisols, and they are often very young, and acidic depending on which type of volcano they come from.
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Har Mountains, in the eastern Plateau of Tibet
Not sure if you still need it but the answer is (c) new cities were built along the shores of the Great Lakes.