Egyptians altered their environment by developing basin irrigation to deliver water to their crops. How does this compare with the way Mesopotamians altered their environment? (1 point)

Question

O The Mesopotamians used a series of crisscrossing channels.

O The Mesopotamians also used basin irrigation.

O The Mesopotamians funneled monsoon rains to their crops.

The Mesopotamians used a system of dams

Answer 1

The correct comparison would be:

O The Mesopotamians used a series of crisscrossing channels.

Unlike the Egyptians, who primarily relied on basin irrigation, the Mesopotamians developed an extensive system of canals and channels to manage the water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for irrigation.