In what way was the Nile both a benefit and a disadvantage for Egypt?

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It provided water and fertility, but also drew water from the surrounding desert, making it less fertile.
It provided water and fertility, but also drew water from the surrounding desert, making it less fertile.

It provided water and fertility, but also divided Upper Egypt from Lower Egypt.
It provided water and fertility, but also divided Upper Egypt from Lower Egypt.

It provided water and fertility, but also brought destruction through flooding.
It provided water and fertility, but also brought destruction through flooding.

It provided water and fertility, but also prevented Egyptians from reaching the Mediterranean.

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The correct response is:

It provided water and fertility, but also brought destruction through flooding.

The Nile River was essential for agriculture in ancient Egypt due to its annual floods, which deposited nutrient-rich silt on the land. However, these floods could also be destructive, leading to damage to infrastructure and communities.