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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a city built along the river?

Advantages:

1, the terrain along the river is flat, which can provide construction land for the city;

2, the river is a waterway, which can provide convenience for the city's external traffic;

3. There are abundant water resources along the river, and it is convenient for urban industry and life to get water;

4. Beautiful scenery along the river.

Disadvantages:

1, flood disasters are easy to form in flood season, threatening people's lives and property safety;

2, industrial production and domestic water discharge at will, causing river pollution;

3. Excessive water intake destroys the natural circulation of water in the basin;

The city is separated by rivers on both sides of the strait, so it is inconvenient to travel.