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1
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What were humans before cities began

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Humans were nomadic or semi-nomadic

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What is nomadic or semi-nomadic

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Is people who moved across the earth in searching of resources to stay alive

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What are these resources called that we need to survive

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They are called basic needs

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What are the 4 basic needs

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Fuel, shelter, water and food

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Defense Site

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Found on higher land which helps defend attackers

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What is Aspect

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A south facing slope will have more sun and protection from a cold northerly wind

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What is Dry point site

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Raised from surrounding areas less likely to flood

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What is bridging point site

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Located at a narrow point on a river stream where it is easier to cross

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Flat land

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Easy to build and grow crops

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10
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What is nodal point

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Located where two natural points meet

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Wet point site

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Near a river for a constant supply of water

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What is building materials

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Close to raw materials for building

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