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Question 11

Which statements correctly explain two-way sailing on the Nile? Select all that apply.

  1. Wind pushed north
  2. The current aided northbound travelCorrect answer
  3. Current flowed south
  4. Northerly winds aided southbound sailingCorrect answer

Explanation

River flow could carry craft downstream toward northern Egypt, while winds commonly blowing from the north could propel sails upstream. The two forces favored opposite directions, so neither made travel possible in only one direction.

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