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QuizMultiple Choice

Geography of East Asia

Question 9 • FL-2109010-M/J World History B

What role did monsoons play in the farming of the river valleys of East Asia?

Answer
A
Monsoons changed the paths of rivers, which changed China’s borders.
B
Monsoons flooded the soil with nutrients from rivers and kept the soil fertile.
C
Monsoons discouraged people from invading the land because it flooded so often.
D
Monsoons caused people to move away from the river valleys in search of drier land.

Explanation

Monsoons bring seasonal rains to East Asia. The rain could cause rivers to flood, spreading nutrient-rich sediment over nearby farmland and helping keep the soil fertile. So the correct choice is “Monsoons flooded the soil with nutrients from rivers and kept the soil fertile.”

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