Question

Which of the following statements is true of farming in the Middle East? A. There is a large amount of fertile farmland available in the region. B. Most countries’ economies are dependent on farming. C. Irrigation is often necessary for farming in dry areas. D. Major regional crops include berries and potatoes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) Irrigation is often necessary for farming in dry areas.

The statement that is true of farming in the Middle East is "Irrigation is often necessary for farming in dry areas."

The Middle East region is very desertic with dry weather conditions. Originally, the first human civilization that settled in the region were the Sumerians. They settled in between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, for the many benefits they provided. The fertile lands of the banks of the river allowed agriculture in the region. With the use of irrigation, nowadays many cities can get the water of the rivers for irrigation and human consumption in a desertic area.