Early farming in river flood plains resulted in a more reliable harvest because of several reasons. What is NOT one of these reasons?
a. Crops were less dependent on rainfall.
b. River sediments deposited nutrients.
c. Natural fertilization made a sedentary lifestyle possible.
d. Governments were not centralized yet.
e. Workers were more available in river basin areas.
b
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