PG. 98, Processing

The Indus and Ganges river valleys ideal locations for early settlement because they are great ways to travel. The Ganges River flows through grassy plains. The Indus River is often compared to the Nile River. Like the Nile River, the Indus River is an important source of water. The Indus and Ganges Eivers are also good for farmland that lies along their banks.