A student researching the Nile River has taken notes:
• The Nile is the world's longest river at approximately 4,130 miles • It flows northward through 11 African countries • Ancient Egyptian civilization depended on its annual floods for agriculture • The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, controls flooding • The Nile remains crucial for water and electricity in the region
The student wants to emphasize the Nile's historical importance.
The Nile flows northward through 11 African countries over 4,130 miles.
Ancient Egyptian civilization depended on the Nile's annual floods to irrigate crops, making the river central to one of history's greatest civilizations.
The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, now controls the Nile's flooding.
The Nile remains crucial for water supply and electricity in the region today.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Egyptian civilization's dependence shows historical importance.