Why did early humans build permanent cities and villages? a) To make it easier to hunt large mammals
b) To escape from flooding rivers
c) To let people live close to farms
d) To protect themselves from nomadic people

Select the correct answer. after months of heavy rains, a farmer noticed a steady drop in crop production. upon testing the farmland, it was found the soil was severely lacking nutrients. which of the following explains the loss of nutrients from the soil? a. drought b. drainage basin c. leaching d. water shedding