Question

the harappan civilization was located in south asia, along the indus river. today, that area is part of the countries of india and pakistan. around 3000 bce, the harappan civilization started to form in the indus river valley. people began to settle in the indus river valley for several reasons. some of these reasons were push factors, or bad things pushing them away from other places in south asia. other reasons were pull factors, or good things pulling them toward the indus river valley. below are some reasons why people began to settle in the indus river valley. which of the reasons were pull factors? select the three that apply. the climate in other parts of south asia had become warmer and drier, creating more desert and less fresh water. several large rivers ran through the indus river valley. they provided the valley with fresh water. the indus river valley had many grassy areas that were good for raising animals. the indus river valley was rich with timber. timber was useful for building houses and fueling fires.

Explanation:

Pull factors are positive aspects that attract people to a place. Let's analyze each option:

• "The climate in other parts of South Asia had become warmer and drier..." is a push factor (bad thing pushing people away from other areas).
• "Several large rivers ran through the Indus River Valley. They provided the valley with fresh water." is a pull factor (fresh water is a good thing attracting people).
• "The Indus River Valley had many grassy areas that were good for raising animals." is a pull factor (good for animal raising attracts people).
• "The Indus River Valley was rich with timber. Timber was useful for building houses and fueling fires." is a pull factor (timber for building/fuel is a good thing attracting people).

So the three pull factors are the ones about rivers, grassy areas for animals, and timber.

Answer:

B. Several large rivers ran through the Indus River Valley. They provided the valley with fresh water.
C. The Indus River Valley had many grassy areas that were good for raising animals.
D. The Indus River Valley was rich with timber. Timber was useful for building houses and fueling fires.