Question

i'll mark brainlist

Which statements describe how natural disasters affected ancient Egypt? Choose three correct answers.


A. Too much rain caused flooding that wiped out settlements.

B. Each year, the Nile River swelled and overflowed its banks.

C. When the Nile River drew back, it left behind silt on farm fields.

D. Prolonged drought destroyed plant and animal life, leading to famine.

E. Periodic earthquakes made the land too parched and broken to support life.

F. Drought left the land too dry and the Nile River too low to grow enough crops.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Prolonged drought destroyed plant and animal life, leading to famine.

Explanation:

Ancient Egypt was dependent and thrive on the fertile land near the bank of the River Nile. This area was suitable for agriculture due to the annual flooding and receding of the River Nile. They used the flooding as a means of irrigation system for the plants, and during the recession of River Nile, the areas would have been enriched with black silt and minerals suitable for the growing of crops.

However, during the Ptolemaic period when there was a prolonged drought. The natural disaster destroyed plant and animal life, leading to famine.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answers are A D and F

Explanation: I took the test hope this helps