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

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The student wants to emphasize the Nile's historical importance.

A

The Nile flows northward through 11 African countries over 4,130 miles.

B

Ancient Egyptian civilization depended on the Nile's annual floods to irrigate crops, making the river central to one of history's greatest civilizations.

C

The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, now controls the Nile's flooding.

D

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.