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The flooding of the Tigris and the Euphrates caused silt that washed from the mountains they flowed from, onto the land making it fertile and that is why Mesopotamia is called the fertile crescent.
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What does the western edge of the Fertile Crescent touch?
The western end of the fertile crescent touches the Mediterranean sea.
What people ruled the Fertile Crescent?
the people who rule the fertile crescent were the Chaideans
What is another name for the region known as the Fertile Crescent?
"The Cradle of Civilization" "Mesopotamia" "Assyria" "Iraq" Any of these what you're looking for?
How did fertile get its name?
The land in Mesopotamia was fertile, and it happened to be shaped like a crescent.
Where and when was cathlocism found in?
it was found in the fertile crescent
What made the flooding of the Fertile Crescent?
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What caused the fertility of the Fertile Crescent?
The flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, yearly.
What is a disadvantage of living in the fertile crescent?
flooding was a problem because there was 2 rivers. very limited natural resources
Why were Fertile Crescent a good place to plant crops?
The Fertile Crescent was a good place to plant crops because of its fertile soil, abundant water supply from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and favorable climate conditions for agriculture. The region also had a variety of crops that could be grown, leading to the development of agriculture.
Why is the area known as the Fertile Crescent?
It comprises river valleys where flooding brings down soil each year, refreshes the fertility of the soil, and provides abundant water for crops. The fertile area swings around in a crescent shape.
Describe the beneficial effects that flooding can have on a flood plain?
In some cases, it deposits fertile topsoil.
How is the annual flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers related to the surplus of crops in the Fertile Crescent?
The annual flooding brought silt to refresh the land and provided a water supply to support crops and the populace.
How did people most likely arrive in northern European?
They came from the Fertile Crescent
Why was the Fertile Crescent known as the Fertile Crescent?
It was know for farming because Fertile means farmland
Which has a higher elevation the Fertile Crescent or the amazon basin?
fertile crescent
What is a higher elevation the Fertile Crescent or the Amazon basin?
The Fertile Crescent generally has a higher elevation compared to the Amazon basin. The Fertile Crescent is a region in the Middle East that includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, while the Amazon basin is a low-lying area in South America covered by the Amazon rainforest.
How is Mesopotamia related to the fertile crescent?
Mesopotamia is located in the fertile crescent
