Question

How did silt influence the development of civilization in the Fertile Crescent?

A. Soil eroded from old volcanoes blended with Tigris River mud to enrich the soil

B. Floodwaters from melting mountain snow left silt that improved the soil

C. Spring coastal rains of silt moistened and fertilized dry river valley soil.

D. Annual floodwaters in the Nile delta washed silt inland to build up the soil

Answer 1

The answer is letter D. Annual floodwaters in the Nile delta washed silt inland to build up the soil

The silt build up during the floodings made the lands in the fertile crescent much more suitable for farming. Because of this, Sumerians were able to discover farming. They were able to cultivate crops and started creating settlements around the fertile crescent.