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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Geography of East Asia

Question 1 • FL-2109010-M/J World History B

How did river systems benefit the development of China’s civilization?

Answer
A
They helped limit the flooding of surrounding land.
B
They provided fresh water and fertile soil for farming.
C
They allowed access to South Asian and Middle Eastern civilizations.
D
They provided natural barriers that protected the region and kept it isolated.

Explanation

China’s major rivers, especially the Yellow River and Yangtze River, supplied water for people and crops. Their floods also deposited nutrient-rich soil on nearby land, making it fertile for farming. Thus, the rivers provided fresh water and fertile soil for farming, as choice B states.

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