Egyptian civilization was centered along the . Agriculture flourished, because the river each June, leaving behind , which had the nutrients needed for plants to grow bigger and stronger. Egypt's main crops were papyrus, used to make , and barley, used to make .

Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River, which flooded each year in June. As the floodwaters receded, they left fertile silt that helped crops grow. Papyrus was used to make paper, and barley was used to make bread and beer, so “flooded” completes the choice shown.

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