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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Geography of North Africa

Question 1 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A - Teacher Directed Resource

How did the annual flooding of the Nile River support agriculture in ancient Egypt?

Answer
A
It brought silt to fields for planting.
B
It helped farmers navigate their fields.
C
It watered fields that had been planted.
D
It enabled farmers to take their goods to trade.

Explanation

The Nile’s annual flood spread nutrient-rich silt across nearby land, making the soil fertile for growing crops. This replenished the fields for planting, so the correct choice is “It brought silt to fields for planting.”

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