Topography
what does topography refer to?
The shape and elevation of the land.
What were the main sources of water?
1. Rivers
2. Lakes
Both rivers and lakes were important sources of water
True or False:
The plants were useful in many different ways
True
True or False:
mountains were a good area for settlement.
False.
True or False:
Water was the most important environmental factor
True
what kind of vegetation was there?
trees, bushes, flowers, grass, and reeds.
Why were open areas such as planes and valleys a good area for settlement?
It gave farmers large spaces to plant crops and the soil there was initially suitable for the growth of all crops.
When they go to gather food by the lakes and seas, what did they gather?
Fish, water birds, and other animals.
List at least three products people learned to make out of plants.
Baskets, tools, medicine, rope, and paper.
Why were deserts unsuitable for settlement?
The correct answers are:
Intense heat and lack of water
What else did water do to help the people?
Water was a source of food and a way of preventing diseases
What plant did the Kushites rely on for making charcoal and building materials?