The Nile River was characterized by which of the following?
A. Predictable annual flood waters that could be dammed for their rich silt, thus helping agriculture.
B. Wild and uncertain volume like the Tigris and Euphrates.
C. Two main branches, the Blue and the White Niles that meet in Ethiopia.
D. The Blue Nile originated from underground springs in the desert, while the White Nile originated from the monsoon rains in East Africa.
E. The White Nile and the Blue Nile remained separate until reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
Answer: A. Predictable annual flood waters that could be dammed for their rich silt, thus helping agriculture.
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