CIVILIZATION
EGYPTIAN
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Question
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It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
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It has dangerous cataracts.
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It is the longest river in the world.
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Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The soil of the Nile River delta between El Qâhira (Cairo) and the Mediterranean Sea is rich in nutrients, due to the large silt deposits the Nile leaves behind as it flows into the sea. The banks of the Nile all along its vast length contain rich soil as well, thanks to annual flooding that deposits silt.
Detailed explanation-2: -Every aspect of life in Egypt depended on the river – the Nile provided food and resources, land for agriculture, a means of travel, and was critical in the transportation of materials for building projects and other large-scale endeavors. It was a critical lifeline that literally brought life to the desert.
Detailed explanation-3: -When the floodwater retreated, it left behind dirt that was full of nutrients and chemicals needed for plant growth. Over time the soil built up around this area and made the region excellent for farming. This seasonal flooding created highly fertile lands that allowed farming in a mostly desert region.
Detailed explanation-4: -The civilization of ancient Egypt was indebted to the Nile River and its dependable seasonal flooding. The river’s predictability and fertile soil allowed the Egyptians to build an empire on the basis of great agricultural wealth.