Question

Why was water important to the development of the Fertile Crescent? A.Water acted as a barrier to protect early settlers. B.Water allowed for the growth of farming and trade. C.Water caused seasonal flooding that eroded the land for crops. D.Water led to seasonal flooding that exposed stone and metals

Answer 1

Answer:

Although the floods were important for the soil, they could also be quite devastating. In the spring, when melted snow from nearby mountains flowed into the Tigris and Euphrates and the rivers overflowed their banks, the crops that were ready for harvest could be destroyed. Often, the floods ruined an entire harvests.

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Answer 2

Answer: For Edgenuity, the correct answer is B. Water allowed for the growth of farming and trade.

Explanation: It's the only one that explains importance of water an how it helps develop the Fertile Crescent.