Which of the following geographical features primarily supported the agriculture of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Correct answer: The annual flooding of the Indus River
Like Egypt and Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley relied on the predictable seasonal flooding of its primary river. The floodwaters deposited nutrient-rich alluvial soil, which was ideal for growing wheat and barley.
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