Question

How did the mesopotamian farmers obtain the right amount of water for their crops

Answer 1

The Mesopotamian farmers obtained the right amount of water for their crops by working hard and striving to suceeed.

Answer 2

The only consistent source of freshwater came from the floods. The Mesopotamians relied on the water brought by the floods for drinking, for their livestock, and for watering their crops. The floods also brought fish and waterfowl to the Fertile Crescent, which were sources of food for the Mesopotamians.