What are the disadvantages of settling near rivers?

1) easier to be invaded

2) high tide could flood settlement

3) if people don't know how to swim, they could drown

4) high tide could also destroy crops

5) depending on where the settlement is, there could be dangerous      creatures in the water

6) the water could be contaminated

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