Erosion, weathering, freeze thaw, corrosion etc
I'm am unsure what context the answer needs to be in or how specific they need to be. Minerals are used in most building supplies, fertilizers, cooking ingredients, and machinery.
It is certainly the most efficient system of reproduction.
It doesn't require dating, dinner, movies, courtship, etc.,
and it doesn't even require locating another compatible,
cooperative individual, or even knowing anybody else.
It eliminates all of the preliminaries, and cuts straight to the chase.
Even headaches are irrelevant.
The historical event in the medieval period that led to European interest in trade with the Middle East was the European Crusades. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that the answer has come to your help.
Your answer is, flood plain.