Question

Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the above map?

Answer 1

The correct answer is Early civilizations formed near freshwater sources

Explanation:

The map presented shows the location of early civilizations including the Nile River Valley civilization in Africa, the Indus River Civilization in Asia, the Mesopotamian civilization in western Asia, and the Yellow River valley civilization in Asia. Moreover, the map shows all of these civilizations develop near rivers, for example, the Mesopotamia civilization developed between the Euphrates and the Tigris river. This common feature was caused by the need of early human civilizations to have a constant supply of water for survival and agriculture. According to this, the pattern showed is that "early civilizations formed near freshwater sources".