In low lying river basins people chose to settle on terraces and levees which are called _____.

Dry points

The correct answer is Option (2) → Dry points.

Upland which is not prone to flooding is chosen by people to prevent damage to houses and loss of life. Thus, in low lying river basins people chose to settle on terraces and levees which are “dry points”. In tropical countries people build their houses on stilts near marshy lands to protect themselves from flood, insects and animal pests.