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Why were the ancient Egyptians able to farm in the desert?

A) They grew crops that did not need much water.

B) The Nile River fertilized the soil along its banks.

C) The pharaohs used slave labor to carry water down from the mountains.

D) They got water out of cactus and other large plants in the desert.

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Answer:

b) The Nile River fertilized the soil along its banks.

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