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Which describes how the geography of Mesopotamia made farming possible in the region? (15 point)

The Mediterranean Sea brought the earliest immigrants to the area.

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers produced silt that fertilized the soil.

The Persian Gulf allowed for easy access for traders and merchants.

The Zagros and Taurus mountains sheltered the area from harsh storms.

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The correct answer is "The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers produced silt that fertilized the soil."

Mesopotamia's soil was fertile and had good conditions for farming and agriculture cultivation, however, due to dry climate conditions it didn't have enough rainfalls which put under danger farming in this region. difficult. ... Irrigation by The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers helped Mesopotamian civilization to water the farmlands with the river's waters.

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