Why are there so many cities that have been built on the coast?
2007-01-21 06:59:41 · 8 answers · asked by nomnom 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
easier transportation and trading...
2007-01-21 07:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by italianwiseass13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the only way to recieve items across seas was by boat, and pretty much still is to this day. People tended to congregate near the ports because that's where all the necessities of life were held. Over time it became a sense of status to be by the ocean due the visual landscape it provided. It is also a form of recreation that attracts millions with swimming, sunning, boating, jet skiing, etc.
2007-01-21 07:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anna Hennings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots more cities NOT near water. Some of the larger cities became cities, like NY and Boston - because they were used by immigrants to get here - and many just settled in the area - and wha-la -.... cities....
2007-01-21 07:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cities near the ocean have a much easier form of transportation and trading and nearby water resources. it is also the most desireable area to live at. considering the fact that people can go to the beach, go fishing, etc. and also its mild climate, compared to cities that are far inland from the ocean.
2007-01-21 12:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely, once you're close to a physique of water, you have greater components, often fertile soil (on the grounds which you're residing in a damp climate), and an strengthen in tourism. The components ought to incorporate fish, sparkling water, etc. of direction, the climate will lend itself to farming and irrigation (which will strengthen crop yield). and human beings like to fish and get out on the water, so greater human beings are probable to spend their entertainment time there. If this physique of water is appropriate to considerable rivers, or is the sea, you in addition to could have a stable transport port to deliver and obtain products from; increasing your commerce suggestions. All of those components make a contribution to a nicely taken care of, and rewarding city. hence, you ought to purchase/allure to human beings and companies again to you (for this reason, technologies). The growth in inhabitants additionally supplies you greater those that ought to probable make a contribution on your technological advances.
2016-10-31 22:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when we spoke about water that mean we speaking about the life and water can help us when we live near the water to life a nice life without trouble
2007-01-21 07:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by sudandragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coastal areas have easy access for ships carrying goods for import or export. Commercial fishing is a popular needed vocation. People also like living near beaches for recreational use: swiming, boating, fishing, etc.
2007-01-21 07:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by A1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in earlier times civilizations were formed around water due to all of its resources such as clean water, fishing, energy. and people due this today
2007-01-21 07:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by wesnaw1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋