1.which location was best for early settlers to establish a settlement and meet needs such as farming and fishing?

Option (3)- Location B

Explanation:

In order to establish a settlement area and to meet the requirements such as farming and fishing, the areas near and around the river are the most favorable areas. It is because the rivers are the good source of obtaining fishes, and the soil near the rivers are rich in essential nutrients thereby increasing the fertility of the soil.

Thus, from the given options, the most favorable location is location B, which is suitable for the establishment of a settlement area and meeting the needs of fishing and farming. It is because location B is very close to the river and also can be considered as a floodplain area.

Hence, the correct answer is option (3)- location B.