Question

How did Indus River Valley civilizations respond to flooding in their area?

O Flooding provided enough water supply to help cities grow.
O Farmers developed irrigation techniques in response to flooding.
O Traders could travel easily due to the flooding from the monsoons.
Cities were easy targets for invasion due to flooding in river systems.

Answer 1

• Farmers developed irrigation techniques in response to flooding.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The flooding of the Indus River as a result of monsoons and melted snow caused the Himalayas to overflow.
2. At Mohenjo-Daro, there was a network of canals which diverted the flood water of the Indus River for irrigation.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Farmers developed irrigation techniques in response to flooding