Answer:

Question:-

Which of the following is not influenced by availability of water:-

(a) Mining

(b) Agriculture

(c) Settlement

(d) Industries

Answer:-

(a) Mining

Explanation:-

Agriculture is highly influenced by water because the crops require frequent irrigation. Human settlements have always thrived next to river bodies because the human body can’t survive without water. Manufacturing and other industries use water during the production process for either creating their products or cooling equipment used in creating their products.

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