Which of the following characteristics allowed southern Mesopotamia to become the cradle of civilization?(1 point)

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Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water.
Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water.

Farmers developed technology for irrigation.
Farmers developed technology for irrigation.

Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.
Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.

Nomads developed aggressive herding techniques.

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The characteristic that allowed southern Mesopotamia to become the cradle of civilization is:

Farmers developed technology for irrigation.

Irrigation was crucial for managing the water supply from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, enabling agriculture to flourish in the region, which in turn supported larger populations and the development of complex societies.