Which of the following explains the role of silt in Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies?(1 point)

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Silt was used to distribute water.
Silt was used to distribute water.

Silt was nutrient-rich fertilizer that helped crops grow.
Silt was nutrient-rich fertilizer that helped crops grow.

Silt was used to construct irrigation systems and dams.
Silt was used to construct irrigation systems and dams.

Silt was important for long-term storage of water.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Silt was nutrient-rich fertilizer that helped crops grow.

In both Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies, silt from river flooding provided essential nutrients for agriculture, significantly boosting crop yields and supporting their civilizations.