Multiple choice

The Brahmaputra, Ganges, & Indus Rivers all start in the mountains. Name one result of this.

  1. Their water is too cold to be used for farming.

  2. Their water carries sediment which is good for farming.

  3. Their water is too polluted to be used for drinking.

  4. Their water carries fish that are good for eating.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rivers originating in high mountains flow rapidly, eroding rocks and soil along their path. This process loads the water with nutrient-rich sediment, or silt, which is deposited in the plains downstream, creating highly fertile agricultural land.

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