Yellow River civilization
The civilizations in the Huang he river valley began around 4,000 years ago. People settled here because of the rich fertile soil and agricultural benefits. Civilizations were based on farming. However, the river frequently flooded and not all the land was farm-able. It was surrounded by mountains and deserts.
The Yellow River is located on the north china plain in inner china.
It is protected area due to mountains, deserts, and rain forests surrounded it. Weather in the valley was ideal for farming. The average temperature in the summer was 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and the annual precipitation was 23 inches, enough for the crops to grow.
It is protected area due to mountains, deserts, and rain forests surrounded it. Weather in the valley was ideal for farming. The average temperature in the summer was 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and the annual precipitation was 23 inches, enough for the crops to grow.
The Yellow River is rich with loess, a yellow soil that the river picks up that s gives it its yellow color and name,which makes the land fertile. Great place to grow crops and raise animals, but has devastating floods.
Many Chinese empires started in this area. The floods that attacked the area were deadly, sweeping away entire villages. The country united and used canals to stop flooding. This allowed more crops to be grown.