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Question 33 • TX-World Geography Studies

How did the government of Egypt change the natural state of the Nile River?

Answer
A
They constructed the Aswan Dam to eliminate seasonal flooding.
B
They diverted the river to Cairo to increase the city’s water supply.
C
They increased the size of the floodplain to increase agricultural yields.
D
They constructed chinampas along the river to increase arable land.

Explanation

Egypt changed the Nile’s natural seasonal flow by building the Aswan High Dam. The dam controls flooding and water storage, preventing the river’s regular seasonal floods from spreading across the land. Thus, the best answer is “They constructed the Aswan Dam to eliminate seasonal flooding.”

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