A.
They constructed the Aswan Dam to eliminate seasonal flooding.
B.
They diverted the river to Cairo to increase the city’s water supply.
C.
They increased the size of the floodplain to increase agricultural yields.
D.
They constructed chinampas along the river to increase arable land.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
B
C
D
1 answer
The best answer is:
A. They constructed the Aswan Dam to eliminate seasonal flooding.
The Aswan Dam significantly changed the natural flow and seasonal flooding patterns of the Nile River, providing more controlled water management for irrigation and hydroelectric power, but it also eliminated the annual floods that traditionally replenished the soil along the riverbanks.
